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Meaning of caruncle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

caruncle

noun

Definitions

  1. A small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy.

  2. A similar excrescence near the hilum of some seeds.

    Synonyms:elaiosome
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/caruncle

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