Definition of Schizocarp

1. Noun. A dry dehiscent fruit that at maturity splits into two or more parts each with a single seed.

Generic synonyms: Fruit

Definition of Schizocarp

1. n. A dry fruit which splits at maturity into several closed one-seeded portions.

Definition of Schizocarp

1. Noun. (botany) A dry fruit that develops from multiple carpels and splits into multiple, one-seeded mericarps at maturity ¹

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Definition of Schizocarp

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Medical Definition of Schizocarp

1. A dry fruit formed from more than one carpel but breaking apart into 1- carpel units when ripe. Compare: mericarp. (20 Oct 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Schizocarp

schizaxon
schizencephalic
schizier
schiziest
schizo
schizo-
schizo-affective
schizo-affective psychosis
schizoaffective
schizoanalysis
schizoanalyst
schizoanalysts
schizoanalytic
schizoanalytical
schizoanalytically
schizocarp (current term)
schizocarps
schizochroal
schizocoele
schizocoeles
schizocoelous
schizocyte
schizocytosis
schizodactyly
schizogenesis
schizogenic
schizogenous
schizogeny
schizognath
schizognathae

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