PROSENCHYMA


Meaning of PROSENCHYMA in English

[ prɒ'sɛŋkɪmə ]

■ noun Biology plant tissue consisting of elongated cells with interpenetrating tapering ends, occurring chiefly in vascular tissue.

Derivatives

~tous ˌprɒsɛŋ'kɪmətəs adjective

Origin

C19: from Gk pros 'toward' + enkhuma 'infusion', on the pattern of parenchyma .

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