kionotomy

/kaɪ.ɒn.ɒt.ə.mi/

Definitions

1. noun

The division or separation of a tissue or a structure within an organism, especially a plant, typically by a natural or induced process.

“The plant underwent kionotomy during its growth cycle, allowing it to adapt to changing environmental conditions.”

Synonyms

  • division
  • separation
  • severing

Antonyms

  • fusion
  • merging