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prosenchyma

(präs eŋ′ki mə, -en′-)

noun

a tissue of thick-walled, elongated cells without much protoplasm, found in some plants

Origin: ModL < Gr pros, to, toward, near + enchyma, infusion: see parenchyma

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prosenchymatous adjective

See prosenchyma in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A type of plant tissue consisting of elongated cells with tapering ends, occurring in supporting and conducting tissue.

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prosˌen·chymˈa·tous (-kĭmˈə-təs) adjective

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