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Micropylar

Micropyle \Mi"cro*pyle\, n. [Micro- + Gr. ? gate, orifice: cf. F. micropyle.] (Biol.)

  1. An opening in the membranes surrounding the ovum, by which nutrition is assisted and the entrance of the spermatozoa permitted.

  2. An opening in the outer coat of a seed, through which the fecundating pollen enters the ovule. -- Mi*crop"y*lar, a.

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micropylar

a. Of or pertaining to micropyles

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micropylar

adj. of or relating to a micropyle