Meaning ofpediclein English

Noun

1. a stalk attaching a tumor; tissue
   The surgeon carefully removed the pedicle connecting the tumor to the organ.
2. a fleshy line for anchoring molluscs
   The pedicle on the mollusc's foot helped it anchor to the rock.
3. attachment point for antlers (cervids)
   The deer's pedicle was strong enough to support its large antlers.
4. part of a graft left attached (surgery)
   The surgeon made sure to leave a small pedicle attached to the graft.