internode

[ in-ter-nohd ]

noun

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

internode

/ ˈɪntəˌnəʊd /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• ˌinterˈnodal, adjective

Other Words From

• inter·nodal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of internode¹

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

Example Sentences

The internode, node, and leaf make a single plant-part, and the plant is made up of a succession of such parts.

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Comparing the branch, it will be seen that these leaves make the largest growth of internode.

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Of these characters length of internode was carried by the Bush, and the procumbent habit by the original Cupid parent.

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I have seen an additional internode attached to the end yarn beam in a vertical position, with a view to increasing the resonance.

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The leaf-sheath is glabrous, finely striate, shorter than the internode.

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