1. of, relating to, or composed of parenchyma (the soft tissue of plants or the functional tissue of organs)
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• The parenchymatous tissue of the leaf is responsible for photosynthesis.
• Damage to parenchymatous cells can impair the organ's function.
• The parenchymatous cells in plant stems store nutrients and water.
• Liver parenchymatous tissue performs most of the organ's metabolic functions.
• The parenchymatous layer of the fruit provides structural support and protection.