Definition of Perfoliate

1. Adjective. (of a leaf) having the base united around (and apparently pierced by) the stem.

Similar to: Simple, Unsubdivided

Definition of Perfoliate

1. a. Having the basal part produced around the stem; -- said of leaves which the stem apparently passes directory through.

Definition of Perfoliate

1. Adjective. (botany of leaves) Appearing to have the stem passing through the blade. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Perfoliate

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Perfoliate

1. Of a sessile leaf or bract, having its base completely wrapped around the stem. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Perfoliate

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid
perfluorocarbon
perfluorocarbons
perfluoroheteroaromatic
perfluorohexyl
perfluorononanoic acid
perfluorooctane sulfonate
perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
perfluorooctanoate
perfluorooctanoic
perfluorooctanoic acid
perfluorooctyl
perfluorooctyl bromide
perfluoropentacene
perfluorosulfonate
perfoliate (current term)
perfoliate leaf
perforable
perforans
perforant
perforant pathway
perforata
perforate
perforated
perforated eardrum
perforated layer of sclera
perforated space
perforated ulcer
perforated viscus
perforates

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