Definition of Root pressure

1. Noun. The pressure (the result of osmosis) exerted by the roots of vascular plants that moves water into the leaves and causes guttation. ¹

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Medical Definition of Root pressure

1. Pressure in the roots which, when the shoot is cut off, will cause liquid to ooze from the root stump, the mechanisms and tissues involved in this process are not clearly understood. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Root Pressure

root nodule
root noun
root of facial nerve
root of foot
root of lung
root of mesentry
root of nail
root of nose
root of tongue
root of tooth
root out
root planing
root position
root positions
root pressure (current term)
root resorption
root rot
root rots
root sheath
root sprout
root system
root up
root vegetable
root vegetables
root vole
root voles
root word

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