| rhizoid |
A root-like structure forming part of the thallus in certain algae and fungi; it may anchor the organism to the substratum and/or act as an absorptive organ. (16)
Ãâó: ppathw3.cals.cornell.edu/glossary/Defs_R.htm
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| rhizoid |
a downward growing filament from a surface cell of a thallus that either thickens the axis or functions in attachment of the alga to the substratum
Ãâó: gmbis.marinebiodiversity.ca/BayOfFundy/glossMA.htm...
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| rhizotomy |
Division of the roots of the spinal nerves.
Ãâó: www.condell.org/libertyville/neurosurgery/neurolog...
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| rhizome |
An underground horizontal stem, found in seagrass, that functions as a reproductive structure. New shoots develop as the rhizome grows.
Ãâó: www.reefed.edu.au/glossary/r.html
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| rhizotomy |
Surgical cutting (transection), or burning, or freezing of a nerve root. This is usually done to relieve pain.
Ãâó: www.lieberson.com/en/neurgosurgery_glossary/r.htm
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