parenchyma

English

/pəˈɹɛŋ.kɪm.ə/

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) The functional tissue of an organ as distinguished from the connective connective and supporting tissue.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek παρέγχῠμα (anything poured in beside), ἔγχῠμα (content of a vessel, instillation).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἔγχῠμα

Gloss

content of a vessel, instillation

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