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collenchyma
[ kuh-leng-kuh-muh ]
noun
, Botany.
- a layer of modified tissue consisting of cells that are thickened at the angles and usually elongated.
collenchyma
/ kəˈlɛŋkɪmə; ˌkɒlənˈkɪmətəs /
noun
- a strengthening and supporting tissue in plants, consisting of elongated living cells whose walls are thickened with cellulose and pectins
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
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Derived Forms
- collenchymatous, adjective
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Other Words From
- col·len·chym·a·tous [kol-, uh, n-, kim, -, uh, -t, uh, s], col·len·chy·mat·ic [k, uh, -leng-k, uh, -, mat, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of collenchyma1
1825–35; < New Latin < Greek kóll ( a ) glue + énchyma contents ( en- en- 2 + chy-, stem of cheîn to pour + -ma noun suffix denoting result of action)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of collenchyma1
C19: New Latin, from Greek kolla glue + enkhuma infusion
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