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peduncles

/ˈpiːdʌŋkəlz/ /ˈpɛdʌŋkəlz/

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Pédoncules

The axis of an inflorescence; the stalk supporting an inflorescence.

Examples :

"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.

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Pédoncule

A short stalk at the base of a leaf or reproductive structure.

Examples :

"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.

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Pédoncules

A bundle of neurons connecting different parts of the brain.

Examples :

"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.

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Pédoncules

In arthropods, the base segments of an antenna or stalk-like structures such as the peduncles of some barnacles

Examples :

"The barnacles' peduncles attached them firmly to the ship's hull. "

Les pédoncules des bernacles les attachaient fermement à la coque du navire.

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Pédoncules

In vertebrates, the base any any relatively massive anatomical member connected to the body by a narrower section. Cf. caudal peduncle of fishes.

Examples :

"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.

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Pédoncule

A stem attaching a mass of tissue (such as a polyp) to the body.

Examples :

""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.

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Pédoncules

A collection of nerves in the appendage of an animal (such as the tip of a dolphin's tail).

Examples :

"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.

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