4. Hypothalamus â (âhypoâ = below), the most ventral part of the. diencephalon; it is the most signiï¬cant component of the diencephalon. from a clinical standpoint because lesions result in abnormalities in. endocrine, limbic and/or autonomic function.
The plural of leaf is leaves. The plural of leaf is leaves. 1  In most plant species, leaves are broad and flat.  The longest leaves are those of the Raffia palm. They can grow to be up to 25 m long and 3 m wide.
Meaning: Especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem. Synonyms: basal; radical. Context examples: basal placentation / radical leaves. Domain category: botany; phytology (the branch of biology that studies plants)