Right: Vaginal lubrication sometimes becomes visible after sexual arousal. Vaginal lubrication is a naturally produced fluid that lubricates a woman's vagina. Vaginal lubrication is always present, but production increases significantly near ovulation and during sexual arousal in anticipation of sexual intercourse.
Marie Iannotti. Definition: A basal leaf is one that grows from the lowest part of the stem. Basal, in general, refers to the base of a structure. Many perennial plants are trimmed back to new basal foliage once the older foliage starts to look tired and worn.
A leaf is an organ of a vascular plant and is the principal lateral appendage of the stem. The leaves and stem together form the shoot. Leaves are collectively referred to as foliage, as in autumn foliage. Diagram of a simple leaf. Apex Midvein (Primary vein) Secondary vein. Lamina. Leaf margin Petiole Bud Stem Although leaves can be seen in many different shapes, sizes and textures, typically a leaf is a thin, dorsiventrally flattened organ, borne above ground and specialized for photosynthesis.