sclerenchyma
noun
scle·ren·chy·ma
sklə-ˈreŋ-kə-mə 
: a protective or supporting tissue in higher plants composed of cells with walls thickened and often lignified
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“Sclerenchyma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sclerenchyma. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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