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caruncle

/ˈkærʌŋkəl/ /ˈkəɹʌŋkəl/

Illustration caruncle - Image 1

noun

Fleischwarze, Karunkel

A small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy.

Examples :

"The turkey's face has a bright red caruncle hanging near its beak. "

Das Gesicht des Truthahns hat eine leuchtend rote Fleischwarze, die in der Nähe seines Schnabels hängt.

anatomy animal body biology physiology science organ

Illustration caruncle - Image 1

noun

Karunkel

A similar excrescence near the hilum of some seeds.

Examples :

"The castor bean seed has a noticeable caruncle, a small, fleshy growth near the point where it was attached to the plant. "

Der Rizinusbohnensamen hat eine auffällige Karunkel, ein kleines, fleischiges Wachstum in der Nähe der Stelle, an der er an der Pflanze befestigt war.

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