collenchyma

/kɒlɛnˈtʃiːmə/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of supporting tissue in plants, composed of thick-walled cells that provide mechanical support and protection.

“The plant’s collenchyma tissue allowed it to grow and develop without collapsing under its own weight.”

Synonyms

  • parenchyma
  • sclerenchyma

Antonyms

  • phloem
  • xylem