präˈseŋkəmə noun
( plural prosenchym·a·ta ˌpräs ə nˈkiməd.ə ; or prosenchymas )
Etymology: New Latin, from pros- + -enchyma
: any of various tissues of higher plants composed of elongated usually pointed cells mostly with little or no protoplasm and including tissues specialized for conduction and support — compare parenchyma , plectenchyma
• pros·en·chym·a·tous |präs ə n|kiməd.əs adjective