enchymatous

adjective

en·​chym·​a·​tous

enˈkimətəs,

eŋˈk-

of gland cells

: distended with secretion

Word History

Etymology

New Latin enchymat-, enchyma infusion (from Greek, from enchein to pour in, infuse, from en in + chein to pour) + English -ous

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