cystenchyma

/sɪsˈtɛnkiːmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ground tissue in plants that contains large, thin-walled cells storing starch and other nutrients.

“The scientist studied the cystenchyma of the plant to understand its role in nutrient storage.”

Synonyms

  • ground tissue
  • parenchyma

Antonyms

  • collenchyma
  • sclerenchyma