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Definition of Phylloclade

1. Noun. A flattened stem resembling and functioning as a leaf.

Definition of Phylloclade

1. Noun. (botany) A flattened stem, a type of cladode that has limited extension growth and resembles a leaf.K.E.V. Goebel, ''Organography of plants, especially of the Archegoniatae and Spermaphyta'', Hofner Publishing Company (1905/1969). ¹

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Definition of Phylloclade

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Medical Definition of Phylloclade

1. A very leaf-like, photosynthetic stem of a plant whose true leaves are much reduced. Compare: cladophyll. (09 Oct 1997)

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