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collenchyma

[kuh-leng-kuh-muh]
noun Botany.
  1. a layer of modified tissue consisting of cells that are thickened at the angles and usually elongated.
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Origin of collenchyma

1825–35; < New Latin < Greek kóll(a) glue + énchyma contents (en- en-2 + chy-, stem of cheîn to pour + -ma noun suffix denoting result of action)
Related formscol·len·chym·a·tous [kol-uh n-kim-uh-tuh s] /ˌkɒl ənˈkɪm ə təs/, col·len·chy·mat·ic [kuh-leng-kuh-mat-ik] /kəˌlɛŋ kəˈmæt ɪk/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for collenchyma

collenchyma

noun
  1. a strengthening and supporting tissue in plants, consisting of elongated living cells whose walls are thickened with cellulose and pectins
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Derived Formscollenchymatous (ˌkɒlənˈkɪmətəs), adjective

Word Origin

C19: New Latin, from Greek kolla glue + enkhuma infusion
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collenchyma in Science

collenchyma

[kə-lĕng′kə-mə]
  1. A supportive tissue of plants, consisting of elongated living cells with unevenly thickened, nonlignified walls. Collenchyma cells remain alive at maturity. Compare parenchyma sclerenchyma.
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