parenchymatic

UK
/pəˌrɛŋ.kɪˈmæt.ɪk/
US
/pəˌrɛŋ.kəˈmæt.ɪk/

Translations

parenchymaticadjective
UK
/pəˌrɛŋ.kɪˈmæt.ɪk/
US
/pəˌrɛŋ.kəˈmæt.ɪk/
parenchymateuxBiologie, anatomie ; qui a rapport au parenchyme ou qui en est constitué.
In leaves, the parenchymatic tissue carries out photosynthesis, while in the liver it performs metabolic tasks.
Dans les feuilles, le tissu parenchymateux réalise la photosynthèse, tandis que dans le foie, il remplit des fonctions métaboliques.

Definitions

parenchymaticadjective
Relating to or consisting of parenchyma, the functional tissue of plants or animals as distinguished from supportive or connective tissue.
In leaves, the parenchymatic tissue carries out photosynthesis, while in the liver it performs metabolic tasks.