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gum duct

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variants: or gum canal

Definition of gum duct

: an intercellular canal in a plant for the secretion or passage of gum

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“Gum duct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gum%20duct. Accessed 18 Aug. 2022.

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