1. Plural of prosenchyma; elongated plant cells with tapering ends that provide structural support and strength in plant tissues.
Usage: botanical term; technical; plural form

Examples

• The wood of trees is composed largely of prosenchymata that provide mechanical strength.
• Prosenchymata cells are characterized by their elongated shape and thick cell walls.
• In plant anatomy, prosenchymata are distinguished from parenchyma by their specialized support function.
• The fibers and tracheids in plant stems are types of prosenchymata.