Meaning of Cambium | Babel Free

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

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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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