| phytol | Long chain fatty alcohol (C20) forming part of chlorophyll, attached to the protoporphyrin ring by an ester linkage. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| phytolacca | <botany> A genus of herbaceous plants, some of them having berries which abound in intensely red juice; poke, or pokeweed. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Plant + It. Lacca lac. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| phytolectin | A phytomitogen from plants that agglutinates red blood cells. The term is commonly used specifically for the lectin obtained from the red kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) which is also a mitogen that stimulates T lymphocytes more vigorously than B lymphocytes. Synonym: phytolectin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| phytolite | An old name for a fossil plant. Origin: Phyto-: cf. F. Phytolithe. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| phytolithologist | One versed in phytolithology; a paleobotanist. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| phytolithology | <study> The branch of science which treats of fossil plants; usually called paleobotany, sometimes paleophytology. Origin: Phyto- + lithology. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| phytological | Of or pertaining to phytology; botanical. Origin: Cf. F. Phytologique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| phytologist | One skilled in phytology; a writer on plants; a botanist. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| phytology | <study> The science of plants; a description of the kinds and properties of plants; botany. Origin: Phyto-: cf. F. Phytologie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |