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microvasculature

microvasculature

9.6
A network of tiny tubes in plants that move water and nutrients to leaves and stems
  • noun
  • /ˌmaɪkroʊˈvæskjʊlətʃər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : microvasculatura
  • Damage to the microvasculature can reduce the efficiency of nutrient transport in leaves.

Examples

  • Scientists examined the microvasculature of the plant to understand how it copes with water stress.

  • Advanced imaging techniques reveal the complex patterns of microvasculature in different plant species.

  • The microvasculature of the leaf is essential for nutrient transport.

  • Researchers study the microvasculature in various plant species.

  • Scientists examined the microvasculature of the plant to understand how it copes with water stress.

  • Advanced imaging techniques reveal the complex patterns of microvasculature in different plant species.

  • The microvasculature of the leaf is essential for nutrient transport.

Synonyms

vascular system
vsmicrovasculature
  • Specialized
3 3.9

A network of tubes in animals and plants that carries blood, water, and nutrients around the body

is focused on the tiniest vessels rather than the entire fluid network
vasculature
vsmicrovasculature
  • Specialized
1 7.8

A network of blood vessels in a person, animal, or plant

is narrower and means only the tiny conducting vessels in specific plant parts
vascular tissue
vsmicrovasculature
  • Specialized
4.1

Tissue in plants that moves water and nutrients from roots to leaves

refers specifically to the very small vessel network in leaves and stems

How Small

microvasculature
  • Specialized
9.6
vascular tissue
  • Specialized
4.1

Surface Forms

microvasculature singular
microvasculatures plural

Morphology

microvasculature = vasculature (transparent) = micro + vasculature

The meaning is straightforwardly built from micro- plus vasculature, extending naturally to the very small conducting-vessel network in plants.

Etymology

Microvasculature breaks into micro- meaning 'small' and vasculature from a root for 'vessel', so think 'small vessels'. That image fits plants too: it refers to the tiny 'vessels' in leaves and stems that move water and nutrients, which is why scientists use the word for plant transport networks.