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trichome
(redirected from Root hairs)

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trichome /tri·chome/ (tri´kōm) a filamentous or hairlike structure.
trichome [tri´kōm]
a filamentous or hairlike structure.

trichome (trīˑ·kōm),
n tiny, delicate threadlike structure located on the surface of plants.

trichome
a filamentous or hairlike structure.


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