stroma

noun

stro·ma | \ ˈstrō-mə

plural stromata\ ˈstrō-mə-tə

Definition of stroma

1a : a compact mass of fungal hyphae producing perithecia or pycnidia

b : the colorless proteinaceous matrix of a chloroplast in which the chlorophyll-containing lamellae are embedded

2a : the supporting framework of an animal organ typically consisting of connective tissue

b : the spongy protoplasmic framework of some cells (such as a red blood cell)

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The surgeon first uses a suction ring to flatten the eye in order to cut a flap in the cornea, folding back the flap back to reveal the middle section, called the stroma. — Author: Roni Caryn Rabin, Anchorage Daily News, "Blurred vision, burning eyes: This is a Lasik success?," 12 June 2018 The surgeon first uses a suction ring to flatten the eye in order to cut a flap in the cornea, folding the flap back to reveal the middle section, called the stroma. — New York Times, "Blurred Vision, Burning Eyes: This Is a Lasik Success?," 11 June 2018

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stroma

noun

stro·ma | \ ˈstrō-mə

plural stromata\ -mət-ə

1 : the supporting framework of an animal organ typically consisting of connective tissue

2 : the spongy protoplasmic framework of some cells (as a red blood cell)