noun🔗SharePédonculesThe axis of an inflorescence; the stalk supporting an inflorescence."The artist carefully painted the delicate peduncles supporting the vibrant blossoms of the cherry tree. "L'artiste a peint avec soin les délicats pédoncules soutenant les fleurs vibrantes du cerisier.plantbiologypartnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePédonculeA 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. "Les petits pédoncules verts reliaient chaque cerise à la branche, ce qui les rendait faciles à cueillir.plantbiologypartstructureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePédonculesA 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. "Les lésions des pédoncules dans le cerveau peuvent perturber la communication entre les différentes régions du cerveau, entraînant des difficultés de mouvement et de coordination.anatomyorganbodyphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePédonculesIn 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. "Les pédoncules des bernacles les attachaient fermement à la coque du navire.anatomybiologyorganismanimalinsectpartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePédonculesIn 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. "Le médecin a montré l'IRM et a expliqué que la tumeur était située près des pédoncules reliant le tronc cérébral au reste du cerveau.anatomybiologyanimalbodyorganfishphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePédonculeA 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." "Le médecin a retiré le polype et a noté que ses pédoncules étaient assez fins, ce qui facilitait le détachement de la paroi du côlon.anatomyorganbodymedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePédonculesA 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. "Le biologiste marin a examiné attentivement la queue du dauphin, notant la santé des pédoncules qui contrôlaient son mouvement.anatomyanimalbiologybodyorganphysiologysciencepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading