Peduncle: A narrow or stalk-like structure that acts as a connection or support structure.
Peduncle: (1) neuroanatomy term loosely applied to a variety of stalklike connecting structures in the brain, composed either exclusively of white matter (e.g., cerebellar peduncle) or of white and gray matter (e.g., cerebral peduncle). (2) SYN: pedicle (2). [Mod. L. pedunculus, dim. of pes, foot]
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Peduncle: the thin process of tissue that attaches a polyp to the body.
Source: WordNet 2.1
Source - WordNet 2.1
The following list attempts to classify Peduncle into categories where each line is subset of the next.
Source: WordNet 2.1
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