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stro⋅ma

  [stroh-muh]
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–noun, plural -ma⋅ta  [-muh-tuh] .
1. Cell Biology. the supporting framework or matrix of a cell.
2. Anatomy. the supporting framework, usually of connective tissue, of an organ, as distinguished from the parenchyma.
3. Mycology. (in certain fungi) a compact, somatic mass of fungous tissue, in or on which the fructifications may be developed.
4. Botany. the matrix of a chloroplast, containing various molecules and ions.
Origin:
1825–35; < LL strōma mattress < Gk strôma bed-covering; akin to L sternere to spread, strew, strātum (see stratum )

Related forms:
stro⋅mat⋅ic  [stroh-mat-ik] , stromal, stro⋅ma⋅tous, adjective
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Main Entry: stro·ma
Pronunciation: 'strO-m&
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural stro·ma·ta /-m&t-&/
1 : the supporting framework of an animal organ typically consisting of connective tissue
2 : the spongy protoplasmic framework of some cells (as a red blood cell) —stro·mal /-m&l/ adjective
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stroma stro·ma (strō'mə)
n. pl. stro·ma·ta (-mə-tə)

  1. The connective tissue framework of an organ, a gland, or other structure, as distinguished from the tissues performing the special function of the organ or part.

  2. The spongy and colorless framework of a cell.

stro'mal adj.
stro·mat'ic (-māt'ĭk) adj.

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