internode

[in-ter-nohd]

noun

a part or space between two nodes, knots, or joints, as the portion of a plant stem between two nodes.

Origin of internode

From the Latin word internōdium, dating back to 1660–70. See inter-, node

Related formsin·ter·nod·al, adjective

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Examples from the Web for internode

Historical Examples of internode

Same, older, with plumule developed into internode and pair of leaves.
The Elements of Botany
Asa Gray
The unit of pruning is a short fruit cane of four to five internodes, accompanied by a renewal spur of one internode.
Manual of American Grape-Growing
U. P. Hedrick
By making a half-hitch around this internode, the vine is held very firmly.
Manual of American Grape-Growing
U. P. Hedrick
The gallery of an internode has to be wide open before the insect can take possession of it.
Bramble-bees and Others
J. Henri Fabre
These grow both from above and below, meeting in the middle of the internode and completely hiding the long axial cell.
Elements of Structural and Systematic Botany
Douglas Houghton Campbell

British Dictionary definitions for internode

internode

noun

the part of a plant stem between two nodes
the part of a nerve fibre between two nodes of Ranvier

Derived Formsinternodal, adjective

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internode in Medicine

internode

[ĭn′tər-nōd′]

A section or part between two nodes.
An internodal segment.

Related formsin′ter•nod′al (-nōd′l) adj.