Definitions

1. noun

A narrow channel of cytoplasm that connects two adjacent plant cells, allowing for the exchange of substances.

“The researchers studied the role of plasmodesm in the transport of nutrients between plant cells.”

2. noun

A type of intercellular connection found in plants, composed of a narrow channel of cytoplasm and a series of membrane-lined pores.

“The electron microscope revealed the complex structure of the plasmodesm in the plant tissue.”