endodermis

Valid in Scrabble

Definition of endodermis

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

In a plant stem or root, a cylinder of cells that separates the outer cortex from the central core. The endodermis controls flow of water and minerals within the plant. In most plants, this tissue is restricted to the roots.

See all 2 definitions

noun

In a plant stem or root, a cylinder of cells that separates the outer cortex from the central core. The endodermis controls flow of water and minerals within the plant. In most plants, this tissue is restricted to the roots.
The deepest layer of the skin.

Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.

From endo- (“within”) + dermis (“skin”).

2 plays · some not in Scrabble

200+ playable · top: MODERNISED (14 pts)

4 words

12 words

48 words

107 words

28 words

See every word you can make from a set of letters that includes endodermis, or browse word lists you can mine for high-scoring plays.

Find more plays Browse word lists