Enchylematous

/ˌɛnkaɪləˈmætəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or containing enchylema; having the nature of or characterized by cell fluid.

Etymology

From enchylema + -ous (possessing the quality of). The suffix -ous converts the noun into an adjective describing something that has enchylema qualities.

Kelly Says

Old biology textbooks describe cells as 'enchylematous structures'—it's a fancy way of saying cells are basically bags filled with liquid, which is scientifically accurate!

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