collenchyma

One entry found for collenchyma.

Main Entry: col·len·chy·ma
Pronunciation: k&-'le[ng]-k&-m&, kä-
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin
: a plant tissue that consists of living usually elongated cells with unevenly thickened walls and acts as support especially in areas of primary growth
- col·len·chy·ma·tous /"kä-l&n-'ki-m&-t&s, -'kI-/ adjective