pedule

/ˈpɛdəŋkəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a stalk or stem that supports a flower, fruit, or other organ

“The peduncle of the orchid was long and slender.”

2. anatomy

in anatomy, a stalk or stem that connects a gland or an organ to the rest of the body

“The peduncle of the pituitary gland is a delicate structure.”

Synonyms

  • stalk
  • stem