Definition of Adnate

1. Adjective. Of unlike parts or organs; growing closely attached. "A calyx adnate to the ovary"

Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Antonyms: Connate

Definition of Adnate

1. a. Grown to congenitally.

Definition of Adnate

1. joined to another part or organ [adj]

Medical Definition of Adnate

1. A plant part which is fused to an organ of a different kind, for example a stamen fused to a petal. (15 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Adnate

admonishers
admonishes
admonishing
admonishingly
admonishment
admonishments
admonition
admonitions
admonitor
admonitorily
admonitors
admonitory
admonitrix
adnascent
adnate (current term)
adnate (current term)
adnation
adnation
adnations
adnerval
adneural
adnexa
adnexa
adnexal
adnexal
adnexal adenoma
adnexal carcinoma
adnexal diseases
adnexa oculi
adnexa uteri

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