sus·pen·sor (s -sp n sr)n. 1. Botany A multicellular filamentous structure developed from a zygote in seed-bearing plants and connecting the embryo to the endosperm. 2. An athletic supporter. [New Latin susp  nsor, one that suspends, from Latin suspnsus, past participle of suspendere, to suspend; see suspend.] |
suspensor [səˈspɛnsə]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) another name for suspensory [1]
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) Botany (in a seed) a row of cells attached to the embryo plant, by means of which it is pushed into the endosperm
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| Noun | 1. |  suspensor - a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exerciseman's clothing - clothing that is designed for men to wear protective garment - clothing that is intended to protect the wearer from injury |
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