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prosenchyma

Pronunciation: /prɒˈsɛŋkɪmə/

Definition of prosenchyma

noun

[mass noun] Biology
  • a plant tissue consisting of elongated cells with interpenetrating tapering ends, occurring especially in vascular tissue.

Derivatives

prosenchymatous

Pronunciation: /ˌprɒsɛŋˈkɪmətəs/

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek pros 'towards' + enkhuma 'infusion', on the pattern of parenchyma

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