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Definition of Endorhiza

1. n. Any monocotyledonous plant; -- so named because many monocotyledons have an endorhizal embryo.

Medical Definition of Endorhiza

1. Any monocotyledonous plant; so named because many monocotyledons have an endorhizal embryo. Endorhiza was proposed by Richard as a substitute for the term endogen, and exorhiza as a substitute for the term exogen; but they have not been generally adopted. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Within + root. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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