endodermis

endodermis 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.

Noun

endodermis (plural endodermises or endodermides)

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.

endodermis meaning in Tamil, Kannada and Tagalog

endodermis in Tamil

அகத்தோல், உள்தோல், எண்டோடெர்மிஸ், அகஅடுக்கு

endodermis in Kannada

ಒಳತೊಗಟೆ

endodermis in Tagalog

in a plant: kubbalat

Forms of endodermis

plural	endodermises
plural	endodermides

Origin of endodermis

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

Questions about endodermis

What does endodermis mean?: Endodermis means 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.
What is endodermis in Tamil?: Endodermis in Tamil is அகத்தோல், உள்தோல், எண்டோடெர்மிஸ். See Endodermis meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is endodermis?: Endodermis is a noun.
What is the plural of endodermis?: The plural of endodermis is endodermises.

Words near endodermis in the dictionary

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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