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pol·len [ pol-uhn ]
Definitions related to pollen:
  • Fine powderlike material consisting of pollen grains that is produced by the anthers of seed plants, such as flowers, grasses and trees that may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
  • The fertilizing element of plants that contains the male GAMETOPHYTES.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • The male genetic material of a seed plant contained in the anther, usually appearing as fine grains or dust.
    U.S. FDA Glossary
    U.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
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