Word: metaphloem
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
taphlo
em
Definition: The mature form of phloem that has larger cells than the protophloem
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to metabolism; the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
Affix: phloem
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A vascular tissue in land plants primarily responsible for the distribution of sugars and nutrients manufactured in the shoot
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φλόος
Language: grc
Decoded: phloos
Meaning: husk, bark