Word: protophloem
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
to
phlo
em
Definition: The form of phloem that is initially formed, composed of narrow, thin-walled cells
Morphemes:
Affix: proto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: first
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