nounπShareThe axis of an inflorescence; the stalk supporting an inflorescence."The florist carefully trimmed the peduncle of the lily so the flower arrangement would look balanced. "plantbiologypartnaturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short stalk at the base of a leaf or reproductive structure."The small apple dangled from the branch by its thin, curved peduncle. "biologyplantstructurepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bundle of neurons connecting different parts of the brain."Damage to the brainstem peduncle can disrupt motor control and coordination. "physiologyanatomyorganbiologymedicinebodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn arthropods, the base segments of an antenna or stalk-like structures such as the peduncles of some barnacles"The barnacle clung to the rock with its long, fleshy peduncle. "animalbiologyanatomypartstructureinsectorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn vertebrates, the base any any relatively massive anatomical member connected to the body by a narrower section. Cf. caudal peduncle of fishes."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. "anatomyphysiologybodypartorganfishanimalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stem attaching a mass of tissue (such as a polyp) to the body."The doctor carefully examined the polyp and noted the length of its peduncle before deciding on the best course of treatment. "anatomybiologymedicinebodyorganpartphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA collection of nerves in the appendage of an animal (such as the tip of a dolphin's tail)."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. "anatomyanimalbodypartphysiologybiologyorganorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
