cambium

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈkambɪəm/

Noun

cambium noun

A layer of cells between the xylem and the phloem that is responsible for the secondary growth of roots and stems.
Periosteum, a membrane that covers the outer surface of bones
One of the humours formerly believed to nourish the bodily organs.

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Synonyms

fascicular intrafascicular interfascicular procambium pericambium lateral meristem xylem cambivore phellem secondary cell wall meristem mesophloeum hypoderma wood parenchyma mesenchyma tree bark

Associated

phloem bifacial parenchyma heartwood grafting vascular scion elongation bark twigs

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