Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Pedicles.
Pedicles - as a noun
A fleshy line used to attach and anchor brachiopods and some bivalve molluscs to a substrate.
The attachment point for antlers in cervids.
A stalk that attaches a tumour to normal tissue
Pedicel (any sense)
Peduncle (any sense)
Part of a skin or tissue graft temporarily left attached to its original site.
A fetter for the foot.
Example Sentences
"The pedicles of the vertebrae provide attachment points for the spinal muscles."
"During a dissection, the pedicles of the skull were carefully examined."
"The growth of tumors can cause compression of the neural pedicles."
"The pedicles of the flowers support the delicate petals."
"The surgeon used screws to stabilize the pedicles of the broken bones."
Word Game Points
Is PEDICLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pedicles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PEDICLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is PEDICLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pedicles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPEDICLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is PEDICLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pedicles is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPEDICLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
