Leaflet

One (expanded) part of a compound leaf.


An ultimate unit of a compound leaf.


One segment of a compound leaf.


One of the units of a compound leaf.


One of the divisions of a compound leaf.


A small leaf that is part of a compound leaf.


One of the divisions of a compound leaf.


A division of a compound leaf with a narrow attachment to a common leaf axis (rachis), often with a small stalk. Leaflets lack an axillary bud at their base.


Unit that makes up a compound leaf.


One segment of a compound leaf.


The separate leaf-blades of a compound pinnate, palmate or trifoliate leaf.


One of the several leaves in which a compound leaf such as a rose leaf is divided. A leaf has a bud in its axil; a leaflet does not.


A distinct, leaf-like segment of a compound leaf.


One of the several leaves into which a compound leaf such as a rose leaf is divided. A leaf has a bud in its axil; a leaflet does not.


Thin triangular flap of a heart valve, such as a mitral valve leaflet.


The part of a valve designed to open in the direction of flow and close to prevent backflow. Its base is typically attached to a larger structure by a fixed stalk and its unattached end moves.


 


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