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sessile /ses·sile/ (ses´il) attached by a broad base, as opposed to being pedunculated or stalked.
sessile [ses′əl] Etymology: L, sessilis, sitting 1 (in biology) attached by a base rather than by a stalk or a peduncle, such as a leaf that is attached directly to its stem. 2 permanently connected. sessile [ses´il] not pedunculated; attached by a broad base.
sessile not pedunculated; attached by a broad base. sessile oak quercuspetraea. sessile wart
without pedicle. sessile Medtalk adjective Referring to a broad base of attachment Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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