internode

American  

[in-ter-nohd] / ˈɪn tərˌnoʊd /

noun

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

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internode British  

/ ˈɪntəˌnəʊd /

noun

1. the part of a plant stem between two nodes

2. the part of a nerve fibre between two nodes of Ranvier

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Other Word Forms

• internodal adjective

Etymology

Origin of internode

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

Example Sentences

To get a fuller, denser head, a variety with closely spaced internodes — the section of stem between nodes, or growth points — is desirable.

From Seattle Times

The DEC1 protein dampens internode elongation growth of T65 rice, and it is probably a negative regulator of transcription, with targets that are still unknown.

From Nature

Each internode of the gene tree was then defined as either a duplication node, a speciation node, or a ‘dubious’ node.

From Nature

Chicory always looks a bit unkempt, producing a long flower stem nearly three feet tall with long internodes between the scattered flowers.

From New York Times

The stipe when developed into an internode between calyx and corolla, as in the Pink family.

From Project Gutenberg