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Caruncle
UK
/ˈkær.ʌŋ.kəl/
US
/ˈkɛr.ʌŋ.kəl/
Translation of "caruncle" into Russian
caruncle
Noun
UK
/ˈkær.ʌŋ.kəl/
US
/ˈkɛr.ʌŋ.kəl/
caruncle
caruncles pl
The caruncle is a small, fleshy growth on the body.
Карункул - это небольшое мясистое образование на теле.
Additional translations
мясистый нарост
Definitions
caruncle
Noun
UK
/ˈkær.ʌŋ.kəl/
US
/ˈkɛr.ʌŋ.kəl/
A small, fleshy growth or protuberance, often found on the body of a bird or reptile.
The turkey's caruncle was particularly prominent during the mating season.
A small, fleshy mass located at the inner corner of the eye, known as the lacrimal caruncle.
She noticed a slight irritation near the caruncle of her eye.
(Botany) A fleshy or spongy outgrowth at or near the hilum of certain seeds, functioning in dispersal, also called an elaiosome.
Ants are attracted to the seed's caruncle and help carry it away from the parent plant.