peduncle
/pəˈdʌŋkəl/
noun
- A stalk that supports a flower or fruit, attaching it to the main stem of a plant.
- The apple hung from a short, sturdy peduncle.
- The peduncle of the cherry was still green, indicating it was not yet ripe.
- Botanists examined the peduncle to determine the plant's species.
- A narrow stalk-like structure in an animal's body that connects a part to the main body, such as in certain organs or tumors.
- In anatomy, the cerebral peduncle connects the brainstem to the cerebrum.
- The surgeon carefully cut the peduncle of the polyp during the colonoscopy.
- The tumor had a long peduncle, making it easier to remove.