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sessile


Definition: Meaning of, sessile in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsɛsʌɪl;ˈsɛsɪl /

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  1. biology permanently attached to a substrate; not free to move about
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  2. biology attached directly by the base; not having an intervening stalk
    SYNONYM
    stalkless
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sessile used in phrases

  • Trillium sessile (noun)
    1. trillium of northeastern United States with sessile leaves and red or purple flowers having a pungent odour
  • sessile polyp (noun)
    1. a relatively flat polyp
  • sessile trillium (noun)
    1. trillium of northeastern United States with sessile leaves and red or purple flowers having a pungent odour
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