caruncle

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Noun

caruncle noun

A small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy.
A similar excrescence near the hilum of some seeds.

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Synonyms

elaiosome caruncula sarcoma lacrymal carnosity carunculation escarbuncle carbuncle corniculum carinule cupule carinula cucullus paracone caput crenula crest

Associated

fleshy seed mouth defined latin small

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