paraphyses

Variant of paraphysis

paraphysis definition

pa·raphy·sis (pə raf′i sis)

noun pl. paraphyses -·ses′ (-sēz′)

a sterile, threadlike part found with the spore-bearing organs of some ferns and mosses

Etymology: ModL < Gr, an offshoot, sucker < para- (see para-) + physis, a growth < phyein, to grow: see be

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