meristemoid

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English

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Etymology

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From meristem +‎ -oid.

Noun

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meristemoid (plural meristemoids)

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

Adjective

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meristemoid

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