adjective pressed or close to something
In botany, adpressed refers to plant parts that are pressed closely against each other or against a surface.
In zoology, adpressed scales are scales that are pressed closely against the body of an animal.
In entomology, adpressed wings are wings that are pressed closely against the body of an insect.
In mycology, adpressed hyphae are hyphae that are pressed closely against a substrate or each other.
In literature, the term 'adpressed' may be used to describe the close arrangement of leaves or petals on a plant.
In psychology, 'adpressed' may be used to describe a behavior or thought that is closely pressed or held in the mind.
Botanists may use the term 'adpressed' to describe the close arrangement of hairs or scales on a plant.
Entomologists may use 'adpressed' to describe the close arrangement of wings or other body parts on an insect.