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parenchymatous

/pəˈrɛŋ.kɪ.mə.təs/

/pəˈrɛŋ.kəˌmæt.əs/

Translations

parenchymatousadjective

/pəˈrɛŋ.kɪ.mə.təs/

/pəˈrɛŋ.kəˌmæt.əs/

parenchymateuxEn botanique et en anatomie, se dit d’un tissu formé de parenchyme ou relatif au parenchyme.

The parenchymatous cells of the liver are responsible for its metabolic functions.

Les cellules parenchymateuses du foie sont responsables de ses fonctions métaboliques.

Synonyms

parenchymatousadjective

Relating to or consisting of the functional tissue of an organ as opposed to the connective or supporting tissue.

The parenchymatous cells of the liver are responsible for its metabolic functions.

Botany: consisting of or resembling parenchyma tissue in plants.

The stem's parenchymatous cortex stores nutrients and water.