stroma
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noun \ˈstrō-mə\ plural stro·ma·ta \-mə-tə\
Definition of STROMA
1
a : a compact mass of fungal hyphae producing perithecia or pycnidia b : the colorless proteinaceous matrix of a chloroplast in which the chlorophyll-containing lamellae are embedded
2
a : the supporting framework of an animal organ typically consisting of connective tissue b : the spongy protoplasmic framework of some cells (as a red blood cell)
— stro·mal \-məl\ adjective
Origin of STROMA
New Latin stromat-, stroma, from Latin, bed covering, from Greek strōmat-, strōma, from stornynai to spread out — more at strew
First Known Use: circa 1832
stro·ma
noun \ˈstrō-mə\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; stro·ma·ta \-mət-ə\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of STROMA
1
: the supporting framework of an animal organ typically consisting of connective tissue
2
: the spongy protoplasmic framework of some cells (as a red blood cell)
—stro·mal \-məl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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