phelloderm
a layer of parenchyma produced inwardly by the cork cambium; an inner secondary cortex of the cork cambium.
Other words from phelloderm
- phel·lo·der·mal, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for phelloderm
/ (ˈfɛləʊˌdɜːm) /
a layer of thin-walled cells produced by the inner surface of the cork cambium
Origin of phelloderm
1Derived forms of phelloderm
- phellodermal, adjective
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Scientific definitions for phelloderm
[ fĕl′ə-dûrm′ ]
The layer of tissue, often very thin, produced on the inside of the cork cambium in woody plants. It forms a secondary cortex. See more at cork cambium.
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