sym·po·di·um (s m-p  d - m)n. pl. sym·po·di·a (-d -) Botany A primary axis that develops from a series of short lateral branches and often has a zigzag or irregular form, as in orchids of the genus Cattleya. Also called pseudaxis. [New Latin : syn- + Greek podion, base (from pous, pod-, foot; see ped- in Indo-European roots).] sym·po di·al (-d-l) adj.sym·po di·al·ly adv. |
sympodium [sɪmˈpəʊdɪəm]
n pl -dia [-dɪə]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) the main axis of growth in the grapevine and similar plants: a lateral branch that arises from just behind the apex of the main stem, which ceases to grow, and continues growing in the same direction as the main stem Compare monopodium
[from New Latin, from syn- + Greek podion a little foot, from pous foot]
sympodial adj
sympodially adv
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