Definition of Lenticel

1. Noun. One of many raised pores on the stems of woody plants that allow the interchange of gas between the atmosphere and the interior tissue.

Generic synonyms: Pore, Stoma, Stomate

Definition of Lenticel

1. n. One of the small, oval, rounded spots upon the stem or branch of a plant, from which the underlying tissues may protrude or roots may issue, either in the air, or more commonly when the stem or branch is covered with water or earth.

Definition of Lenticel

1. Noun. One of the small, oval, rounded spots upon the stem or branch of a plant, from which the underlying tissues may protrude or roots may issue, either in the air, or more commonly when the stem or branch is covered with water or earth. ¹

2. Noun. A small, lens-shaped gland on the under side of some leaves. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lenticel

1. a mass of cells on a plant stem [n -S]

Medical Definition of Lenticel

1. A loosely-packed mass of cells in the bark of a woody plant, visible on the surface of a stem as a raised powdery spot, through which gaseous exchange occurs. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lenticel

lensman
lensmen
lensometer
lensopathy
lent a hand
lent an ear
lent lily
lental
lentamente
lentando
lente insulin
lenten
lenten rose
lenti
lentic
lenticel (current term)
lenticellame
lenticellate
lenticelle
lenticelles
lenticels
lenticle
lenticles
lenticonus
lenticula
lenticular
lenticular ansa
lenticular apophysis
lenticular astigmatism
lenticular bone

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