Xylem

Pronunciation

• enPR: zīʹlÉ™m, IPA: /ˈzaɪ.lÉ™m/

Origin

From German Xylem, from Ancient Greek ξύλον (ksulon, "wood").

Full definition of xylem

Noun

1. (botany) A vascular tissue in land plants primarily responsible for the distribution of water and minerals taken up by the roots; also the primary component of wood.

Derived terms

• metaxylem
• protoxylem