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geomorphology(encyclopedia)

sterigma (iou) and geomorphology (iou)


sterigma (iou)



sterigma noun. . M19.
[mod. Latin from Greek sterigma a support, from sterizein to fix, support.]
Mycology. A projection from a cell bearing a spore; esp. such a projection (usu. one of four) from a basidium.
sterig'matic adjective L19.

geomorphology (iou)



geomorphology noun. L19.
[from GEO- + MORPHOLOGY.]
The branch of science that deals with the physical features of the earth's surface and their relation to the underlying geological structure. Also, the geomorphological features of a particular region.
geomorpho'logical adjective of or pertaining to geomorphology L19.
geomorpho'logically adverb M20.
geomorphologist noun an expert in or student of geomorphology E20.