phloem |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes | |
| Synonyms: | bast | |
| Related terms: | vascular_tissue sieve_tube botany | |
| Similar spelling: |
phellem phylum Philen Phalen Phyllium Phelan |
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