monophotal

/mɒnəˈfɒtəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or relating to a single type of cell or cell division; especially in the context of a leaf being simple, meaning it has only one type of tissue or cell.

“The botanist examined the monophotal leaves of the plant species.”

Synonyms

  • simple
  • unicellular

Antonyms

  • complex
  • multicellular