actinenchyma
|ac-ti-nen-chy-ma|
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/ˌæktɪˈnɛŋkɪmə/
radiating plant tissue
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinenchyma' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktis' meaning 'ray' and 'enchyma' meaning 'infusion'.
Historical Evolution
'actinenchyma' was directly borrowed from Greek into modern scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any radiating structure, but over time it evolved to specifically denote a type of plant tissue.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of plant tissue consisting of cells with radiating processes, often found in aquatic plants.
The actinenchyma in the water lily helps it float.
Synonyms
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