plectenchyma

noun
plec·​ten·​chy·​ma | \ plekˈteŋkəmə\
plural -s

Definition of plectenchyma

: a parenchymatous tissue formed by massed and twisted filaments or tubular cells especially in fungi and lichens — compare prosenchyma, pseudoparenchyma

Other Words from plectenchyma

plectenchymatous \ ¦plekˌteŋ¦kimətəs \ adjective

History and Etymology for plectenchyma

New Latin, from plect- + -enchyma

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