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collenchyma
CIDE DICTIONARY
collenchyma, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ko`lla glue + an infusion. Formed like parenchyma.].
A tissue of vegetable cells which are thickend at the angles and (usually) elongated. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
collenchyma, n. Bot. a tissue of cells with thick cellulose cell walls, strengthening young stems etc.
Etymology
Gk kolla glue + egkhuma infusion
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