GLOSSARY. 159 



Striate. Marked with small parallel lines or channels. 



Style. The part of the pistil which joins the stigma to the ovary. 



Subcutaneous. Under the skin. 



Symbolically. In partnership. 



Tendon. A strand of white, fibrous tissue attaching, e.g., muscle to bone. 



Toxic. Poisonous. 



Toxin. A poisonous substance produced in diseased or decaying tissues. 



Umbel. A flat-topped flower cluster with the flower stalks all coming from 



one point. 



Vagus. The tenth cranial nerve. 

 Venation. The system of veins. 

 Vertigo. Dizziness or giddiness. 

 Volatile. Evaporating under ordinary conditions. 

 Vomilion. Vomiting. 



