Cambium

Definitions

1. A layer of cells between the xylem and the phloem that is responsible for the secondary growth of roots and stems.
   countable, uncountable
2. Periosteum, a membrane that covers the outer surface of bones
   countable, uncountable
3. One of the humours formerly believed to nourish the bodily organs.
   countable, obsolete, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“During winter we perceive no change⟳ in the cells of the cambium layer, which are filled with nutritive matter⟳ […].”

“The radical or innate is daily supplied by nourishment, which some call⟳ cambium, and make⟳ those secondary humours of ros and gluten to maintain⟳ it […]”

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