SCLERENCHYMA
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Sclerenchyma.
Sclerenchyma - as a noun
A mechanical ground tissue, impermeable to water, which consists of cells having narrow lumen and thick, mineralized walls of lignin; present in stems, vascular bundles (of monocots), seed coverings, and vein and tips of leaves.
The hard calcareous deposit in the tissues of the stony corals (anthozoa).
Example Sentences
"The function of sclerenchyma is to provide mechanical support to plants."
"Fibers and sclereids are two types of sclerenchyma cells."
"The primary function of sclerenchyma is to provide rigidity to plant organs."
"The walls of sclerenchyma cells are composed of lignin."
"The sclerenchyma fibers give strength to the stems of herbaceous plants."
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Yes, sclerenchyma is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCLERENCHYMA has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.
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