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sessile

Syllabification: (ses·sile)
Pronunciation: /ˈsesəl, -īl/

Definition of sessile

adjective

Biology
  • (of an organism, e.g., a barnacle) fixed in one place; immobile.
  • (of a plant or animal structure) attached directly by its base without a stalk or peduncle:sporangia may be stalked or sessile

Origin:

early 18th century: from Latin sessilis, from sess- 'seated', from the verb sedere

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