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Definitions for Stroma
[1] Cell Biology . the supporting framework or matrix of a cell.
[2] Anatomy . the supporting framework, usually of connective tissue, of an organ, as distinguished from the parenchyma.
[3] Mycology . (in certain fungi) a compact, somatic mass of fungous tissue, in or on which the fructifications may be developed.
[4] Botany . the matrix of a chloroplast, containing various molecules and ions.
[5] the gel-like matrix of chloroplasts and certain cells
[6] the fibrous connective tissue forming the matrix of the mammalian ovary and testis
[7] a dense mass of hyphae that is produced by certain fungi and gives rise to spore-producing bodies
Words nearby Stroma
stroke play, stroke volume, stroke work index, stroll, stroller, stroma, stromateid, stromateoid, stromatolite, stromboli, strombolian
Origin of Stroma
1825–35; < Late Latin strōma mattress < Greek strôma bed-covering; akin to Latin sternere to spread, strew, strātum (see stratum)
Other words from Stroma
stro·mat·ic [stroh-mat -ik] /stroʊˈmæt ɪk/ , stro·mal , stro·ma·tous , adjective
stro′ mal adj.
stro•mat′ ic (-măt′ ĭk ) adj.
Word origin for Stroma
C19: via New Latin from Late Latin: a mattress, from Greek; related to Latin sternere to strew