phloem Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes
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WordNet
Phlo"ëm noun
(Also<
- Phloem
- Phloëm
)
Etymology
Gr. bark.Definitions
(Bot.) That portion of fibrovascular bundles which corresponds to the inner bark; the liber tissue; -- distinguished from xylem.
