HyperDic: stroma

English > 3 senses of the word stroma:
NOUNplantstromaa mass of fungal tissue that has spore-bearing structures embedded in it or on it
plantstromathe dense colorless framework of a chloroplast
bodystromathe supporting tissue of an organ (as opposed to parenchyma)
stroma > pronunciation
Soundsstrow'mah
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English > stroma: 3 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningA mass of fungal tissue that has spore-bearing structures embedded in it or on it.
Broaderplant tissueThe tissue of a plant
Spanishestroma
Catalanestroma
English > stroma: 3 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningThe dense colorless framework of a chloroplast.
Broaderplant tissueThe tissue of a plant
Spanishestroma, stroma
Catalanestroma
English > stroma: 3 senses > noun 3, body
MeaningThe supporting tissue of an organ (as opposed to parenchyma).
Broaderanimal tissueThe tissue in the bodies of animals

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