amphiphloic
|am-phi-phlo-ic|
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/ˌæm.fɪˈfloʊ.ɪk/
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/ˌæm.fɪˈfləʊ.ɪk/
phloem on both sides
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphiphloic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'on both sides' and 'phloios' meaning 'bark'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi-' and 'phloios' combined in Greek to form 'amphiphloic', which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having phloem on both sides', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having phloem on both sides of the xylem.
The plant exhibits an amphiphloic siphonostele.
Last updated: 2025/07/22 09:21