vessel element

noun

A cell that is linear in form and is responsible for the conduction of water and minerals in the xylem.

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Meanings

nounvessel element (plural vessel elements)

plural vessel elements

  1. biologyA cell that is linear in form and is responsible for the conduction of water and minerals in the xylem.
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