COLLENCHYMA
\kˈɒlɪnt͡ʃˌɪmə], \kˈɒlɪntʃˌɪmə], \k_ˈɒ_l_ɪ_n_tʃ_ˌɪ_m_ə]\
Definitions of COLLENCHYMA
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By Oddity Software
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[Greek] Parenchymatous peripheral supporting tissue with cells more or less elongated and thickened, either at the angles (angular c.), or on walls adjoining intercellular spaces (lacunar c.), or tangentially (lamellar c.); the middle layer of sponges; collenchyme.
By J.H. Kenneth
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