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Cambium Definition & Meaning

cambium
noun
  1. a formative one-cell layer of tissue between xylem and phloem in most vascular plants that is responsible for secondary growth
  2. the inner layer of the periosteum

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What does cambium mean?
a formative one-cell layer of tissue between xylem and phloem in most vascular plants that is responsible for secondary growth the inner layer of the periosteum
What part of speech is cambium?
Cambium is a noun.
How many definitions does cambium have?
Cambium has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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