coenenchym Meaning, Definition & Usage

Coe*nen"chym, Coe*nen"chy*ma noun (Also<

• Coenenchym
• Coenenchyma

)

Etymology

NL. coenenchyma, fr. Gr. common + something poured in. Formed like parenchyma.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) The common tissue which unites the polyps or zooids of a compound anthozoan or coral. It may be soft or more or less ossified. See Coral.