meristelic

/mərɪˈstɛlɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or resembling the meristele, especially in having a spiral or whorled arrangement of parts.

“The botanist studied the meristelic structure of the plant’s stem.”

2. noun

A meristele or a meristematic cell.

“The meristelic tissue in the plant’s root system helps it grow and adapt to its environment.”

3. noun

A meristele or a meristematic region in a plant.

“The meristelic zone in the plant’s stem allows it to elongate and branch out.”

Synonyms

  • meristele
  • meristematic

Antonyms

  • determinate