laticifer

[ ley-tis-uh-fer ]

noun

, Botany.

1. a tubular structure through which latex circulates in a plant.

laticifer

/ ˌlætɪˈsɪfərəs; ləˈtɪsɪfə /

noun

1. botany a cell or group of cells in a plant that contains latex

Derived Forms

• laticiferous, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of laticifer¹

1925–30; < Latin latici- (stem of latex; latex ) + -fer

Word History and Origins

Origin of laticifer¹

C19: from New Latin latic- latex + -fer