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PERICLINAL

\pˌɛɹɪklˈɪnə͡l], \pˌɛɹɪklˈɪnə‍l], \p_ˌɛ_ɹ_ɪ_k_l_ˈɪ_n_əl]\

Definitions of PERICLINAL

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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The system of cells parallel to the surface of the apex of a growing point.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

[Greek] Appl. the system of cells parallel to the surface of the apex of a growing point (bot.).

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
By J.H. Kenneth

[Gr.] (Geol.) Dome-shaped strata dipping away outwards in every direction, like basins placed one over another. See Quaquaversal strata.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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