noun🔗ShareCotylédonsEach of the patches of vili on the foetal chorion in the placenta of ruminants and some other mammals."Veterinarians examined the cow's placenta closely, noting the healthy development of the cotyledons, crucial for nutrient transfer to the calf. "Les vétérinaires ont examiné attentivement le placenta de la vache, notant le développement sain des cotylédons, essentiels au transfert des nutriments vers le veau.anatomyphysiologybiologyanimalorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCotylédonsThe leaf of the embryo of a seed-bearing plant; after germination it becomes the first leaves of the seedling."The bean seedling pushed its way through the soil, and two small, rounded cotyledons emerged, acting as its first leaves. "La plantule de haricot a percé le sol, et deux petits cotylédons arrondis sont apparus, agissant comme ses premières feuilles.biologyplantseedvegetableagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading