epiblem

noun

ep·​i·​blem

ˈepəˌblem

variants or epiblema

ˌepəˈblēmə

plural -s

: the superficial layer of tissue replacing the true epidermis in most roots and in stems of submerged aquatics

Word History

Etymology

New Latin epiblema, from Greek epiblēma covering, from epi- + blēma throw, coverlet, from ballein to throw

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