phloem
13 points
English
6 letters
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Definitions
noun
(botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Word forms
plural phloems
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
(botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts whe
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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