stroma Meaning & Definition
/ˈstɹəʊ̯.mə/
What Does Stroma Mean?
Stroma is a noun that means The tissue structure of an organ, etc., that serves to support it.
Stroma: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈstɹəʊ̯.mə/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | stromata |
Stroma Definition (Noun)
- The tissue structure of an organ, etc., that serves to support it.
Synonyms of Stroma
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Stroma synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
stroma (plural stromata)
Words That Rhyme With Stroma
Origin of Stroma
From Latin strōma (“mattress, bed covering”), from Ancient Greek στρῶμα (strôma, “bed”),[1] from στόρνυμι (stórnumi, “to stretch out”).
Stroma Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of stroma is /ˈstɹəʊ̯.mə/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (stɹəʊ̯).