collenchyma
a layer of modified tissue consisting of cells that are thickened at the angles and usually elongated.
Origin of collenchyma
1Other words from collenchyma
- col·len·chym·a·tous [kol-uhn-kim-uh-tuhs], /ˌkɒl ənˈkɪm ə təs/, col·len·chy·mat·ic [kuh-leng-kuh-mat-ik], /kəˌlɛŋ kəˈmæt ɪk/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for collenchyma
/ (kəˈlɛŋkɪmə) /
a strengthening and supporting tissue in plants, consisting of elongated living cells whose walls are thickened with cellulose and pectins
Origin of collenchyma
1Derived forms of collenchyma
- collenchymatous (ˌkɒlənˈkɪmətəs), adjective
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Scientific definitions for collenchyma
[ kə-lĕng′kə-mə ]
A supportive tissue of plants, consisting of elongated living cells with unevenly thickened, nonlignified walls. Collenchyma cells remain alive at maturity. Compare parenchyma sclerenchyma.
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