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margo

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈmɑɹɡoʊ// mar·go

n. the edge or border of an organ or a part of a plant. It is a technical word used by doctors and scientists to describe where one part ends and another begins.

n. the border or edge of a biological structure, such as an anatomical organ or a leaf. Often used in descriptive pathology and botany to specify the exact boundary of a specimen.


SIMPLE

The doctor examined the margo of the liver.

CONTEXTUAL

The surgeon ensured that the margo of the excised tissue was clear of any abnormal cells.

COMPLEX

In botanical classification, the specific texture and shape of the leaf margo can be a primary diagnostic feature for distinguishing between closely related species within the same genus.

Origin

A phonetic rendering of Margot.

Usage

The plural form is 'margines'. It is primarily found in medical, anatomical, and botanical Latin-based descriptions.

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