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lateral meristem

noun

Definition of lateral meristem

: a meristem (as the cambium and cork cambium) that is arranged parallel to the sides of an organ and that is responsible for increase in diameter of the organ — compare apical meristem, intercalary meristem

First Known Use of lateral meristem

1905, in the meaning defined above

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