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mesophyll

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mes⋅o⋅phyll

[mez-uh-fil, mes-, mee-zuh-, -suh-]
–noun Botany.
the parenchyma, usually containing chlorophyll, that forms the interior parts of a leaf.

Origin:
1830–40; meso- + -phyll


mes⋅o⋅phyl⋅lic, mes⋅o⋅phyl⋅lous, adjective
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mes·o·phyll   (měz'ə-fĭl', měs'-)   
n.  The photosynthetic tissue of a leaf, located between the upper and lower epidermis.
mes'o·phyl'lic, mes'o·phyl'lous adj.
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mesophyll   (měz'ə-fĭl')  Pronunciation Key 
The tissues of a leaf that are located in between the layers of epidermis and carry on photosynthesis, consisting of the palisade layer and the spongy parenchyma. Most mesophyll cells contain chloroplasts.
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