collenchyma

[kuh-leng-kuh-muh]

noun Botany.

a layer of modified tissue consisting of cells that are thickened at the angles and usually elongated.

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

a strengthening and supporting tissue in plants, consisting of elongated living cells whose walls are thickened with cellulose and pectins

Derived Formscollenchymatous (ˌkɒlənˈkɪmətəs), adjective

Word Origin for collenchyma

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

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collenchyma in Science

collenchyma

[kə-lĕng′kə-mə]

A supportive tissue of plants, consisting of elongated living cells with unevenly thickened, nonlignified walls. Collenchyma cells remain alive at maturity. Compare parenchyma sclerenchyma.