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endodermis

Definition of endodermis

noun

[mass noun] Botany
  • an inner layer of cells in the cortex of a root and of some stems, surrounding a vascular bundle.

Origin:

early 20th century: from endo- 'within' + modern Latin dermis 'skin'

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