mesodesma

/mɛˈsɒdɪzmə/

Definitions

1. noun

The middle or median ridge of a leaf, especially in certain types of ferns.

“The botanist studied the mesodesma of the fern species in great detail.”

Synonyms

  • mesorachis
  • midvein

Antonyms

  • lateral vein
  • veinlet