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With very closely parallel venation running from the midrib to the margin at a slight angle [unusual term]. Of a pinnately veined leaf with close parallel venation running from the midrib to the margin at an angle.  

Spreading, expanded [unusual term]. Being spread wide open. Stretched open, patent. Expanded or open wide. This term is often used to describe the opening of the womb when there’s a suspicion of an impending abortion. If the cervix is open, an abortion is likely unavoidable. Without the threat of abortion, an open cervix suggests a…

Indicative of or caused by a morbid condition. Pertaining to pathology (= branch of medicine that treats the essential nature of the disease, especially the structural and functional changes in tissues and organs of the body caused by the disease). Referring to a disease, or caused by a disease. Relating to or arising from disease.…

Circular with a rim.  

Shallowly disc-shaped, shaped like a knee-cap, round and thick, concave on one side and convex on the other [rarely used term].  

Cleft or divided, but not quite to the base.  

Partly.  

(In Cyperaceae) primary branches of an inflorescence.  

With seeds developing without fertilisation having taken place.  

With fruit developing without fertilisation of the ovule, with seedless fruit.