sphaerenchyma Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sphæ*ren"chy*ma noun (Also<

• Sphaerenchyma
• Sphærenchyma

)

Etymology

NL., fr. Gr. sphere + -enchyma as in parenchima.

Definitions

1. (Bot.) Vegetable tissue composed of thin-walled rounded cells, -- a modification of parenchyma.