mesochroic

/mɛsəˈkrɔɪɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or resembling a mesochroic cell or figure, especially one in which a central part is surrounded by two equal lateral parts.

“The artist used a combination of geometric and mesochroic patterns in her artwork.”

2. noun

A type of cell or figure in biology, especially in plant anatomy, characterized by a central part surrounded by two equal lateral parts.

“The mesochroic cells in the plant’s leaf structure played a crucial role in photosynthesis.”

Synonyms

  • dichotomous
  • mesomorphic

Antonyms

  • monochromatic
  • monomorphic