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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pedicle

/ˈpiːdɪkəl/ noun · British & US
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What does pedicle mean?

noun

A small stalk or stem, especially one that supports a part of an animal's body, such as a vertebra. In surgery, a pedicle is a small piece of tissue that is cut to allow access to an organ or other structure.

Example

"The surgeon carefully dissected the pedicle to expose the damaged kidney."

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