| petiolus | A stem or pedicle. Synonym: petiole. Origin: L. Dim. Of pes (foot), the stalk of a fruit (05 Mar 2000) |
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| petiolus epiglottidis | The lower end or pedicle of the cartilage of the epiglottis, attached to the superior notch of the thyroid cartilage. Synonym: petiolus epiglottidis. (05 Mar 2000) |