noun🔗ShareThe axis of an inflorescence; the stalk supporting an inflorescence."The artist carefully painted the delicate peduncles supporting the vibrant blossoms of the cherry tree. "plantbiologypartnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA short stalk at the base of a leaf or reproductive structure."The small, green peduncles connected each cherry to the branch, making them easy to pick. "plantbiologypartstructureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA bundle of neurons connecting different parts of the brain."Damage to the peduncles in the brain can disrupt communication between different brain regions, leading to difficulties with movement and coordination. "anatomyorganbodyphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIn arthropods, the base segments of an antenna or stalk-like structures such as the peduncles of some barnacles"The barnacles' peduncles attached them firmly to the ship's hull. "anatomybiologyorganismanimalinsectpartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIn vertebrates, the base any any relatively massive anatomical member connected to the body by a narrower section. Cf. caudal peduncle of fishes."The doctor pointed to the MRI scan and explained that the tumor was located near the peduncles connecting the brainstem to the rest of the brain. "anatomybiologyanimalbodyorganfishphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA stem attaching a mass of tissue (such as a polyp) to the body.""The doctor removed the polyp and noted that its peduncles were quite thin, making it easy to detach from the colon wall." "anatomyorganbodymedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA collection of nerves in the appendage of an animal (such as the tip of a dolphin's tail)."The marine biologist carefully examined the dolphin's tail, noting the health of the peduncles that controlled its movement. "anatomyanimalbiologybodyorganphysiologysciencepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
