parenkyymasta
Parenkyymasta is the Finnish term used to refer to parenchyma, a fundamental tissue type in plants and, in a broader sense, the functional tissue of an organ in animals. In plants, parenkkyymi forms the majority of soft tissues and consists of living cells with relatively thin primary walls. These cells are usually unspecialized, though they can take on various roles depending on their location.
In plants, several specialized forms of parenchyma exist. Chlorenchyma contains chloroplasts and carries out photosynthesis, primarily
Parenchyma is widely distributed throughout the plant body, including the cortex and pith of stems, the mesophyll
In animals, the term parenchyma describes the functional tissue of an organ, distinct from its supporting stroma.
Etymology-wise, parenchyma derives from Greek roots meaning “the stuff inside.” The Finnish usage, parenkyymasta, reflects the