Definition

A noun that refers to a structure that supports or connects parts in various biological contexts, such as in plants or fungi.

Example

The suspensor plays a crucial role in connecting the developing embryo to the surrounding tissues in seed plants.

Conversation

Did you know that a suspensor plays a crucial role in plant development?

Really? I had no idea plants had such interesting structures.

Yeah, it connects the embryo to the rest of the plant as it grows.

That’s fascinating! Nature has so many amazing details.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Suspensor → It is formed from "suspendere" (from Latin, meaning to hang up) and the suffix "-or" (meaning one who). The word "suspensor" refers to one who hangs or supports something, often used in a medical context to describe a device that supports or holds up a part of the body.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'hangs up' ('suspendere') or supports something — that's why a suspensor is a device that supports or holds up.

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