scleromere

/ˈsklɪroʊmɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A segment of a stem or branch in a plant, typically with a node at each end, that is formed by the growth of sclerenchyma tissue.

“The botanist studied the scleromeres of the tree’s branches to understand its growth patterns.”

Synonyms

  • portion
  • segment

Antonyms

  • growth zone
  • meristem