parenchyma
/pærɛnˈkɪmə/Definitions
1. noun
The main functional tissue of an organ, such as the liver or lungs, that is composed of parenchymal cells.
“The parenchyma of the liver plays a crucial role in detoxifying the blood.”
2. noun
The main body of a cell, especially in plant cells, containing the cell organelles and nucleus.
“The parenchyma of plant cells is responsible for photosynthesis.”