noun
- Plural of prosenchyma; plant tissue composed of elongated cells with tapering ends, typically found in vascular plants and serving structural or conductive functions.
Usage: botanical term; technical
Examples
- The prosenchymas in the stem provide mechanical support for the plant.
- Botanists examined the prosenchymas under a microscope to identify the plant species.
- Different types of prosenchymas contribute to the plant's ability to transport water and nutrients.
- The elongated cells of prosenchymas are adapted for their structural role in vascular tissue.