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Gymnosperms

Medical Definition: Gymnosperms are a group of vascular plants whose seeds are not enclosed by a ripened ovary (fruit), in contrast to ANGIOSPERMS whose seeds are surrounded by an ovary wall. The seeds of many gymnosperms (literally, "naked seed") are borne in cones and are not visible. Taxonomists now recognize four distinct divisions of extant gymnospermous plants (CONIFEROPHYTA, CYCADOPHYTA, GINKGOPHYTA, and GNETOPHYTA).
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Gymnosperms Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Coniferophyta - A plant division of GYMNOSPERMS consisting of cone-bearing trees and shrubs.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Cycadophyta - A plant division of GYMNOSPERMS consisting of palm-like plants.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Ginkgo biloba - The only specie of the genus Ginkgo, family Ginkgoacea. It is the source of extracts of medicinal interest, especially Egb 761. Ginkgo may refer to the genus or species.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Gnetophyta - A plant division of seed plants containing only a few members.

Gymnosperms Medical Definitions and Terms

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