Definition of Decurrent

1. a. Extending downward; -- said of a leaf whose base extends downward and forms a wing along the stem.

Definition of Decurrent

1. Adjective. (context: botany) Pertaining to plant parts that extend downward, most often applied to leaf blades that partly wrap or have wings around the stem or petiole and extend down along the stem. ¹

2. Adjective. (context: mycology) Pertaining to lamellae (the gills of a mushroom) that are broadly attached and extend down the stipe of the mushroom. ¹

3. Adjective. (obsolete) running or extending downwards. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Decurrent

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Decurrent

1. Extending downwards beyond the point of insertion. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decurrent

decuple
decupled
decuples
decuplet
decuplets
decupling
decuria
decurias
decuries
decurion
decurionate
decurionates
decurions
decurrence
decurrent (current term)
decurrently
decursion
decursions
decursive
decursively
decurt
decurtate
decurtation
decurted
decurting
decurts
decurve
decurved
decurves

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