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peduncle

/pɪˈdʌŋ.k(ə)l/

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noun

Blütenstandachse, Blütenstandstiel

The axis of an inflorescence; the stalk supporting an inflorescence.

Examples :

"The florist carefully trimmed the peduncle of the lily so the flower arrangement would look balanced. "

Der Florist schnitt den Blütenstandstiel der Lilie sorgfältig ab, damit der Blumenstrauß ausgewogen aussieht.

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Stiel, Blütenstiel

A short stalk at the base of a leaf or reproductive structure.

Examples :

"The small apple dangled from the branch by its thin, curved peduncle. "

Der kleine Apfel hing an seinem dünnen, gebogenen Stiel vom Ast.

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Bündel von Neuronen

A bundle of neurons connecting different parts of the brain.

Examples :

"Damage to the brainstem peduncle can disrupt motor control and coordination. "

Schäden am Hirnstammbündel können die motorische Kontrolle und Koordination stören.

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Antennenglied, Stiel

In arthropods, the base segments of an antenna or stalk-like structures such as the peduncles of some barnacles

Examples :

"The barnacle clung to the rock with its long, fleshy peduncle. "

Die Seepocke klammerte sich mit ihrem langen, fleischigen Stiel an den Felsen.

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Stiel, Ansatz

In vertebrates, the base any any relatively massive anatomical member connected to the body by a narrower section. Cf. caudal peduncle of fishes.

Examples :

"A doctor examining a patient's brain scan pointed to the peduncle, the stalk-like part connecting the brainstem to the rest of the brain. "

Ein Arzt, der den Gehirnscan eines Patienten untersuchte, zeigte auf den Ansatz, den stielartigen Teil, der den Hirnstamm mit dem Rest des Gehirns verbindet.

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Stiel, Ansatz

A stem attaching a mass of tissue (such as a polyp) to the body.

Examples :

"The doctor carefully examined the polyp and noted the length of its peduncle before deciding on the best course of treatment. "

Der Arzt untersuchte sorgfältig den Polyp und notierte die Länge seines Stiels, bevor er sich für die beste Behandlungsmethode entschied.

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Nervenbündel

A collection of nerves in the appendage of an animal (such as the tip of a dolphin's tail).

Examples :

"The marine biologist examined the dolphin's tail, focusing on the peduncle, where a concentration of nerves allowed the animal to feel changes in water pressure. "

Der Meeresbiologe untersuchte die Schwanzflosse des Delfins und konzentrierte sich dabei auf das Nervenbündel, wo eine Konzentration von Nerven dem Tier ermöglichte, Veränderungen im Wasserdruck zu spüren.

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