endodermis

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Synonyms: endodermic, endoderms, endodermal, endoderm, entodermic, exodermis, entoderms

Antonyms: endodermic, endoderms, endodermal, endoderm, entodermic, exodermis, entoderms

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|botany}} In a plant [[stem]] or [[root]], a [[cylinder]] of [[cell]]s 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.
2. {{topics|en|Body parts}} The deepest layer of the [[skin]].

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