1. Plural of parenchyma; the functional tissue of an organ, as distinguished from its framework or connective tissue.
Usage: technical; biology; medicine
2. In botany, the soft spongy tissue of plants composed of living cells with thin walls, found in leaves, stems, and roots.
Usage: technical; botany

Examples

• The liver's parenchymata are responsible for filtering blood and producing bile.
• Damage to the lung parenchymata can result in reduced oxygen exchange.
• The parenchymata of the kidney perform the essential functions of filtration and urine production.
• Plant parenchymata cells store nutrients and provide structural support.
• Microscopic examination of the parenchymata revealed healthy tissue structure.