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tunica

Pronunciation: /ˈtjuːnɪkə/
Definition of tunica

noun (plural tunicae /-kiː/)

  • 1 Anatomy a membranous sheath enveloping or lining an organ: [with Latin modifier]:tunica media
  • 2 Botany the outer layer or layers of cells in an apical meristem, which contribute to surface growth.

Origin:

late 17th century: from Latin, literally 'tunic'

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