pedunculated
/pɪˈdʌŋkjəˌleɪtɪd/
adjective
- Having a stalk or stem that supports a part, such as a leaf, flower, or fruit.
- The botanist explained that pedunculated berries are easier to pick than those that grow directly on the branch.
- The pedunculated oak tree is known for its acorns growing on long stalks.
- In the garden, we found a pedunculated mushroom with a thin, curved stem.
- In medicine, describing a growth (such as a polyp or tumor) that is attached by a narrow stalk.
- The doctor removed a pedunculated polyp from the patient's colon during the procedure.
- Pedunculated skin tags are common and usually harmless, but they can be removed if they cause irritation.
- An MRI revealed a pedunculated tumor that was easily accessible for surgery.
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