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Definition of Paraphysis

1. Noun. A sterile simple or branched filament or hair borne among sporangia; may be pointed or clubbed.

Definition of Paraphysis

1. n. A minute jointed filament growing among the archegonia and antheridia of mosses, or with the spore cases, etc., of other flowerless plants.

Definition of Paraphysis

1. [n -PHYSES]

Medical Definition of Paraphysis

1. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Beside + growth. A minute jointed filament growing among the archegonia and antheridia of mosses, or with the spore cases, etc, of other flowerless plants. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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