1. the section of a plant stem between two nodes or joints
Usage: botany
2. a segment between two joints or connection points in anatomy or technology
Usage: technical

Examples

• The internode between the leaf attachments was unusually long.
• Botanists measure internode length to study plant growth patterns.
• The bamboo’s internodes were hollow and perfectly cylindrical.
• Each internode on the corn stalk grew longer as the plant matured.
• The cable’s internode section needed replacement after the storm.
• Scientists examined the internode spacing in different grass species.