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peduncle

/pɪˈdʌŋ.k(ə)l/

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noun

Pedúnculo

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. "

El florista recortó cuidadosamente el pedúnculo del lirio para que el arreglo floral se viera equilibrado.

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Pedúnculo

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. "

La pequeña manzana colgaba de la rama por su fino y curvo pedúnculo.

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Haz de neuronas

A bundle of neurons connecting different parts of the brain.

Examples :

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

El daño al haz del tronco encefálico puede alterar el control motor y la coordinación.

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Pedúnculo

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. "

El percebe se aferraba a la roca con su largo y carnoso pedúnculo.

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Pedúnculo

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. "

Un médico que examinaba la exploración cerebral de un paciente señaló el pedúnculo, la parte en forma de tallo que conecta el tronco encefálico con el resto del cerebro.

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Pedúnculo

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. "

El médico examinó cuidadosamente el pólipo y anotó la longitud de su pedúnculo antes de decidir el mejor tratamiento.

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Pedúnculo nervioso

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. "

El biólogo marino examinó la cola del delfín, centrándose en el pedúnculo nervioso, donde una concentración de nervios permitía al animal sentir los cambios en la presión del agua.

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