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Parenchyma Definition & Meaning

parenchyma
noun
  1. animal tissue that constitutes the essential part of an organ as contrasted with e.g. connective tissue and blood vessels
  2. the primary tissue of higher plants composed of thin-walled cells that remain capable of cell division even when mature; constitutes the greater part of leaves, roots, the pulp of fruits, and the pith of stems

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  • "splenic parenchyma"
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  • "renal parenchyma"
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  • "dense breast parenchyma"
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Frequently asked questions

What does parenchyma mean?
animal tissue that constitutes the essential part of an organ as contrasted with e.g. connective tissue and blood vessels the primary tissue of higher plants composed of thin-walled cells that remain capable of cell division even when mature; constitutes the greater part of leaves, roots, the pulp of fruits, and the pith of stems
What part of speech is parenchyma?
Parenchyma is a noun.
How many definitions does parenchyma have?
Parenchyma has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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