mesophyll
the parenchyma, usually containing chlorophyll, that forms the interior parts of a leaf.
Origin of mesophyll
1Other words from mesophyll
- mes·o·phyl·lic, mes·o·phyl·lous, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for mesophyll
/ (ˈmɛsəʊˌfɪl) /
the soft chlorophyll-containing tissue of a leaf between the upper and lower layers of epidermis: involved in photosynthesis
Derived forms of mesophyll
- mesophyllic or mesophyllous, adjective
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Scientific definitions for mesophyll
[ mĕz′ə-fĭl′ ]
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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