• Elaiosome

    Origin

    Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (élaion, "olive oil") + σόμα (sóma, "body").

    Full definition of elaiosome

    Noun

    elaiosome

    (plural elaiosomes)
    1. (botany) fleshy structure rich in lipids attached to the seeds of many plant species
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