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Noun

1. {{lb|en|botany}} One of the spots upon a [[stem]] where [[bud]]s and [[intercalary meristem]]s occur, usually marking the end of a season's growth.
2. {{lb|en|comptheory}} A [[node]], in a [[tree]], that has no [[child]]ren.

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