hy·po·cot·yl
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Definition of hypocotyl
: the part of the axis of a plant embryo or seedling below the cotyledon — see seedling illustration
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“Hypocotyl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypocotyl. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.
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