COLLENCHYMA


Meaning of COLLENCHYMA in English

[ kə'lɛŋkɪmə ]

■ noun Botany tissue strengthened by the thickening of cell walls, as in young shoots.

Origin

C19: from Gk kolla 'glue' + enkhuma 'infusion'.

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