cambium

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Noun cambium has 2 senses

cambium - formative one-cell-thick layer of tissue between xylem and phloem in most vascular plants that is responsible for secondary growth
--₁ is a kind of vascular tissue
cambium - the inner layer of the periosteum
--₂ is a kind of stratum
--₂ is a part of periosteum

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Cambium

Definition:

Cambium refers to the layer of tissue in plants, specifically trees, that is responsible for the formation of new cells and growth in thickness.

Senses:

Noun - Botany

In botany, cambium is the actively dividing layer of cells that lies between the wood (xylem) and the inner bark (phloem) of a tree trunk or root.

Example: The cambium is vital for the growth of a tree as it produces new xylem and phloem cells.

Noun - Biology

In biology, cambium refers to a layer of actively dividing cells in plants that is responsible for secondary growth and the formation of new tissues.

Example: The vascular cambium in plants produces secondary xylem and phloem, which contributes to the thickening of stems.

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