meristem
noun/ˈmɛrɪstɛm/
Frequency rank: #19,803 most common English word
Meaning
A region of plant tissue consisting of actively dividing cells that produce new growth.
Example sentence
The rapid cell division occurring in the meristem allows plants to grow new leaves and roots.
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