pros·en·chy·ma (pr -s ng k -m )n. A type of plant tissue consisting of elongated cells with tapering ends, occurring in supporting and conducting tissue. pros  en·chyma·tous (-km-ts) adj. |
prosenchyma [prɒsˈɛŋkɪmə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) a plant tissue consisting of long narrow cells with pointed ends: occurs in conducting tissue
[from New Latin, from Greek pros- towards + enkhuma infusion; compare parenchyma]
prosenchymatous [ˌprɒsɛnˈkaɪmətəs] adj
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