parenchymatous

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1. Koine Greek · derived fromπαρέγχυμα
2. English todayparenchymatous

From the stem of Koine Greek παρέγχυμα (parénkhuma) + -ous. Compare parenchymal, parenchymous, parenchymatic.

First known use, by meaning

• from 17th c. Consisting of or pertaining to parenchyma; parenchymal.
• from 18th c. Consisting of or relating to the cellular tissue making up the softer parts of leaves, pulp of fruits, bark and pith of stems, etc.
• from 18th c. Affecting the parenchyma.