collenchyma

(kə leŋ′ki mə)

noun

plant tissue consisting of elongated cells thickened at the corners, often found between the epidermis and the cortex of young stems

Origin: < Gr kolla, glue + enchyma, a steeping, infusion < enchein, to pour in < en-, in + cheein, to pour: see found

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noun

A supportive tissue of plants, consisting of elongated living cells with unevenly thickened walls.

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Origin: coll(o)-

Origin: + -enchyma

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