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  • Cavus (plural cavi)

    (Of spore wall) indentations, hollows.  

  • Cavity

    Cavity

    Small, narrow hollow. A hole or space inside the body. A hollow space in a body organ or structure; in reference to dentition, this term identifies erosion of dental structure. A hollow enclosed area; for example, the abdominal cavity or the buccal cavity (mouth). A hollow space, such as a body organ or the hole…

  • Cauline

    Arising from, or inserted on, the stem. Belonging to the stem, as in cauline leaves that emerge from the stem. Belonging, or pertaining, to the stem.  

  • Caulinary

    Having to do with the stem [unusual term].  

  • Cauligerous

    Borne on a stem.  

  • Cauliflory

    Cauliflory

    Production of flowers from older wood.  

  • Cauliflorous

    Cauliflorous

    With flowers and fruits on the stem or trunk. Refers to a plant that produces flowers and fruits directly on the trunk and on older, thicker branches (e.g., cacao and jackfruit). With flowers and fruits emerging from the stem or trunk.  

  • Cauliferous

    Cauliferous

    Bearing flowers and fruits on the stem or trunk.  

  • Caulicle

    A short stem, especially that in the embryo [unusual term].  

  • Caulescent

    With an evident stem above ground. Aerial stem or stems evident. Obviously stemmed.  

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