pa·ren·chy·ma
 parenchyma
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- pronunciation:
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k
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- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the essential, functional tissue of an organ, as distinguished from its connective or supporting tissue.
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| definition 2: |
the soft, thin-walled cellular tissue of plants.
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| definition 3: |
spongy tissue that is found around the organs of some invertebrates.
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| derivations: |
parenchymal (adj.), parenchymatous (adj.) |
The word parenchyma
contains the following part:
para-
Greek
prefix
that means
beside, alongside
Example words: