Definition

A pedicle is a stem or stalk of tissue that connects parts of the body to each other.

Skin tags are small pieces of skin tissue that connect to the body with a pedicle.

Alternative Names

Peduncle

References

Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company; 2021. www.tabers.com/tabersonline/view/Tabers-Dictionary/762232/all/pedicle. Accessed December 16, 2024.