Definition of metaxylem
: the part of the primary xylem that differentiates after the protoxylem and that is distinguished typically by broader tracheids and vessels with pitted or reticulate walls
What's Trending Now
More Trending Words
First Known Use of metaxylem
1894
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up metaxylem? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
