Caruncula

/kəˈrʌŋkjʊlə/

/kəˈrʌŋkjələ/

Translation of "caruncula" into Russian

Noun

/kəˈrʌŋkjʊlə/

/kəˈrʌŋkjələ/

caruncula

carunculae pl

carunculas pl

The caruncula is a small, fleshy growth.

Карункула - это небольшой мясистый нарост.

Noun

/kəˈrʌŋkjʊlə/

/kəˈrʌŋkjələ/

A small, fleshy protuberance, often found in the body, such as the caruncula lacrimalis located at the inner corner of the eye.

The doctor examined the caruncula to ensure there was no sign of infection.

A fleshy outgrowth or excrescence on the seed coat of certain plants, especially serving to attract ants for seed dispersal.

In castor beans, the seed's caruncula secretes oils that lure ants to carry the seed away.