Associations to the word «Stroma»

Wiktionary

STROMA, noun. (anatomy) the tissue structure of an organ, etc., that serves to support it
STROMA, proper noun. An island of the northern coast of Scotland.

Dictionary definition

STROMA, noun. A mass of fungal tissue that has spore-bearing structures embedded in it or on it.
STROMA, noun. The dense colorless framework of a chloroplast.
STROMA, noun. The supporting tissue of an organ (as opposed to parenchyma).

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley