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stroma
[ stroh-muh ]
/ ˈstroʊ mə /
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noun, plural stro·ma·ta [stroh-muh-tuh]. /ˈstroʊ mə tə/.
Cell Biology. the supporting framework or matrix of a cell.
Anatomy. the supporting framework, usually of connective tissue, of an organ, as distinguished from the parenchyma.
Mycology. (in certain fungi) a compact, somatic mass of fungous tissue, in or on which the fructifications may be developed.
Botany. the matrix of a chloroplast, containing various molecules and ions.
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OTHER WORDS FROM stroma
stro·mat·ic [stroh-mat-ik], /stroʊˈmæt ɪk/, stromal, stro·ma·tous, adjectiveWords nearby stroma
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British Dictionary definitions for stroma
stroma
/ (ˈstrəʊmə) /
noun plural -mata (-mətə) biology
the gel-like matrix of chloroplasts and certain cells
the fibrous connective tissue forming the matrix of the mammalian ovary and testis
a dense mass of hyphae that is produced by certain fungi and gives rise to spore-producing bodies
Derived forms of stroma
stromatic (strəʊˈmætɪk) or stromatous, adjectiveWord Origin for stroma
C19: via New Latin from Late Latin: a mattress, from Greek; related to Latin sternere to strew
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Medical definitions for stroma
stroma
[ strō′mə ]
n. pl. stro•ma•ta (-mə-tə)
The connective tissue framework of an organ, a gland, or other structure, as distinguished from the tissues performing the special function of the organ or part.
The spongy and colorless framework of a cell.
Other words from stroma
stro′mal adj.stro•mat′ic (-măt′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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