metaphytic

/mɛtəˈfaɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to the metaphytic tissue in plants, which consists of undifferentiated meristematic cells that produce new tissues and organs

“The botanist studied the metaphytic tissue in the plant’s stem, observing how it contributed to its growth and development.”

Synonyms

  • meristematic
  • undifferentiated

Antonyms

  • differentiated