ectoglia

/ɛktɔʊˈɡli.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete term referring to a type of exocrine gland or a type of plant that reproduces outside of the body, such as a type of moss or liverwort.

“The rare species of ectoglia in the forest was a subject of interest for botanists.”

Synonyms

  • exocrine gland
  • non-seed plant

Antonyms

  • endocrine gland
  • vascular plant