Definition

Describing a part that is oriented inward or toward the center, often used in botany to refer to structures like anthers that face towards the axis of growth.

Example

The introrse anthers of the flower release pollen inward, towards the center of the bloom.

Conversation

Did you know that some plants have introrse anthers?

I had no idea! What does that even mean?

It means they face inward, toward the center of the flower.

That's pretty cool! Nature has such interesting ways of doing things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Introrse is formed from "intro-" (meaning inward) and "-orse" (from Latin "orsus", meaning to turn). The word describes something that turns inward, particularly in botanical terms referring to the orientation of anthers in flowers.

Memory Tip

Think of something that turns 'inward' ('intro-') — that's why 'introrse' describes a part that turns inward.

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