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exodermis

[ek-suh-dur-mis]

noun

Botany.

  1. a temporary, protective layer of cells in some roots, as in certain orchids.

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Other Word Forms

  • exodermal adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of exodermis1

First recorded in 1895–1900; exo- + -dermis
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Example Sentences

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These layers of thick-walled cells constitute the exodermis.

From

Root-hair; p.l. piliferous layer; ex. exodermis; co. cortex.

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