collenchyma

Noun

Meaning

A tissue of vegetable cells which are thickend at the angles and (usually) elongated.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

cork meristem cambium epidermis pith xylem phloem parenchyma endodermis sclerenchyma root hair trichome idioblast stomata mesophyll

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Examples

Gebrüder Borntraeger, Berlin Collenchyma cells are typically quite elongated, and may divide transversely to give a septate appearance. Source: Internet

Collenchyma is absent in monocot stems, roots and leaves. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

collembologist collembology Collen collenchymatous collencyte Coller