Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nodus
Noun
/ˈnoʊ.dəs/
Definition
A nodus is a knot or a point of intersection in a system.
Examples
- The nodus in the vine indicated where a new shoot could emerge.
- Scientists studied the nodus of the plant to understand its growth patterns.
- In the anatomy of certain worms, a nodus may refer to a localized thickening of the body.
Meaning
In biological contexts, it often refers to a swelling or knot in a plant stem or root which can serve multiple functions.
Synonyms
- knot
- node
- grommet
- bulge
