Definition of cambium
cambiums
orcambia
play \-bē-ə\: a thin formative layer between the xylem and phloem of most vascular plants that gives rise to new cells and is responsible for secondary growth
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Origin and Etymology of cambium
New Latin, from Medieval Latin, exchange, from Latin cambire to exchange — more at change
First Known Use: 1671
CAMBIUM Defined for Kids
cambium
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noun
cam·bi·um
\ˈkam-bē-əm\
Definition of cambium for Students
cambiums
orcambia
\-bē-ə\: soft tissue in woody plants from which new wood and bark grow
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