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adventitious
(of a plant or animal part) developing in an abnormal position, as a root that grows from a stem adventitious [‚ad·ven′tish·əs] (biology) Also known as adventive. Acquired spontaneously or accidentally, not by heredity. Arising, as a tissue or organ, in an unusual or abnormal place. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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