(anatomy) The functional tissue of an organ as distinguished from the connective and supporting tissue.

plural of parenchyma

(botany) the vertical and usually axially arranged parenchyma of the xylem that is believed to function chiefly in carbohydrate storage

Of or pertaining to parenchyma

(anatomy, zoology) Consisting or or pertaining to parenchyma; parenchymal.

plural of parenchyma

Synonym of parenchymatous

inflammation of the parenchyma

Alternative form of parenchymatic

With regard to the parenchyma