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callose

/kælˈoʊs/ noun · British & US
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What does callose mean?

noun

A type of cell wall material found in plants, composed of callose, a polysaccharide. It is often used to seal wounds or block the movement of substances through the cell wall.

Example

"The plant's callose helped to seal the wound and prevent infection."

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