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epiblem

noun
ep·​i·​blem | \ ˈepəˌblem\
variants: or epiblema \ ˌepəˈblēmə \
plural -s

Definition of epiblem

: the superficial layer of tissue replacing the true epidermis in most roots and in stems of submerged aquatics

History and Etymology for epiblem

New Latin epiblema, from Greek epiblēma covering, from epi- + blēma throw, coverlet, from ballein to throw

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