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Plerome

Ple′rome

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Noun.

[Gr. [GREEK] that which fills up, fr. [GREEK] to fill.]

(Bot.)

The central column of parenchyma in a growing stem or root.

Definition 2024

plerome

plerome

See also: plérôme

English

Noun

plerome

(botany) The central column of parenchyma in a growing stem or root. According to the histogen theory, plerome gives rise to the stele and endodermis of a plant.