abstriction

abstriction definition

ab·stric·tion (ab strik′s̸hən)

noun

Bot. any natural separation of a spore from its sporophore

Etymology: < L ab-, from + strictio, a binding < strictus, pp. of stringere: see stringent

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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