amphicribral

adjective

am·​phi·​crib·​ral

: having the phloem surrounding the xylem

—used of certain concentric vascular bundles compare amphivasal

Word History

Etymology

amphi- + cribral

First Known Use

circa 1900, in the meaning defined above

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