internode

[ in-ter-nohd ]

noun
  1. a part or space between two nodes, knots, or joints, as the portion of a plant stem between two nodes.

Origin of internode

1
From the Latin word internōdium, dating back to 1660–70. See inter-, node

Other words from internode

  • in·ter·nod·al, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for internode

internode

/ (ˈɪntəˌnəʊd) /


noun
  1. the part of a plant stem between two nodes

  2. the part of a nerve fibre between two nodes of Ranvier

Derived forms of internode

  • internodal, adjective

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