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
4 June 2025
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