Definition of primordium in English:
primordium
nounPlural primordia prʌɪˈmɔːdɪəmprīˈmôrdēəm
Biology An organ, structure, or tissue in the earliest stage of development.
the primordium of the pituitary
the axils of the leaf primordia
Example sentencesExamples
- Although mitoses were still detected in leaf primordia of that stage, cell differentiation had already started.
- Microscopical examination for the fungal infection was performed on the bristles, adjacent hypocotyl surface and the internal tissue of root primordia.
- In flowers, both genes are expressed throughout inflorescence and floral meristems and in developing organ primordia.
- These organ primordia, which develop after a period of time corresponding to winter in temperate regions, are called preformed organs.
- The development is initiated as a hyphal knot of 0.2 mm or less in diameter, which rapidly develops into a tiny primordium containing the rudimentary tissues of the future pileus and stipe.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Latin, neuter of primordius 'original', from primus 'first' + ordiri 'begin'.