[ 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 .