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racemose

[rey-suh-mohs]

racemose Definition

  • 1having clusters of flowers arranged in racemes
  • 2having a raceme-like form

Using racemose: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "racemose" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The racemose flowers of the wisteria are a beautiful sight in spring.

  • Example

    The racemose inflorescence of the snapdragon is a characteristic feature of the plant.

  • Example

    The racemose structure of the coral is made up of many small polyps.

racemose Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for racemose

Phrases with racemose

  • a gland that has a branching duct system and secretes its product through multiple openings

    Example

    The pancreas is an example of a racemose gland.

  • a type of benign vascular tumor characterized by a mass of dilated blood vessels

    Example

    The racemose angioma is also known as the cirsoid aneurysm.

  • racemose neurocysticercosis

    a severe form of neurocysticercosis caused by the larval stage of the pork tapeworm, characterized by a racemose pattern of cysts in the brain

    Example

    Racemose neurocysticercosis can lead to seizures, headaches, and other neurological symptoms.

Origins of racemose

from Latin 'racemosus', meaning 'full of clusters of grapes'

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Summary: racemose in Brief

'Racemose' [rey-suh-mohs] describes flowers or structures that are arranged in clusters or bunches. It is often used to describe the inflorescence of plants, such as the wisteria or snapdragon. The term extends to medical contexts, such as 'racemose gland,' 'racemose angioma,' and 'racemose neurocysticercosis,' which refer to glandular structures, vascular tumors, and brain cysts, respectively.