CHORISIS

chorisis (uncountable)

(botany) The separation of a leaf or floral organ into two more parts.

• In collateral chorisis the parts are side by side. In parallel or median chorisis they are one in front of another.

Source: Wiktionary

Cho"ri*sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: The separation of a leaf or floral organ into two more parts.

Note: In collateral chorisis the parts are side by side.

– In parallel or median chorisis they are one in front of another.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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