plectenchyma

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πλεκτός (plektós, “plaited, wicker”, from πλέκω (plékō)) + -enchyma.

Noun

plectenchyma (plural plectenchymas or plectenchymata)

1. (biology) The tissue (prosenchyma or pseudoparenchyma) of a fungus

Derived terms

• plectenchymatous
• plectenchymatic