meristemoid

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

meristem +‎ -oid

Noun[edit]

meristemoid (plural meristemoids)

  1. (biology) A small, triangular stomatal precursor cell that functions temporarily as a stem cell in a meristem.

Adjective[edit]

meristemoid

  1. Of, pertaining to, or resembling a meristem.