pithwork

/ˈpɪθwɜːrk/

Definitions

1. noun

the part of a plant stem or branch that contains the pith, or any similar soft, spongy substance

“The gardener carefully removed the pithwork from the plant stem to inspect its inner structure.”

Synonyms

  • pith
  • spongy tissue

Antonyms

  • fibrous tissue
  • woodwork