What does XYLEM mean?
Xylem
- Parts of Speech: Noun
- Definition: The tissue in plants that conducts water and dissolved nutrients upward from the root and also helps to support the plant.
- Pronunciations: US: /ˈzaɪləm/, UK: /ˈzʌɪləm/
- Origin and Usage: The word "xylem" comes from the Greek word "xylon" meaning "wood". It was first used in English in the mid-19th century to describe the woody tissue in plants that transports water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves. Xylem is an important part of the plants vascular system, which also includes phloem, and helps to maintain the plants structure.
- Synonyms: None
- Related Words: phloem
- Example Sentences:
- The xylem in the stem of the plant transports water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves.
- Xylem cells are long and narrow, with thick walls to prevent collapse under the pressure of water movement.
- Scientists are studying the structure and function of xylem to better understand how plants transport water and nutrients.
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