coenenchymal
/kəʊɛnɛnˈkɪməl/Definitions
1. adjective
Relating to or resembling coenenchyme; specifically, relating to the main mass of tissue in a coral polyp.
“The coenenchymal cells in the coral reef played a crucial role in its overall structure.”
2. noun
A coenenchyma; the main mass of tissue in a coral polyp.
“The coenenchymal layer of the coral was home to a diverse array of marine life.”