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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

meristem

/məˈrɪstɛm/ noun · British & US
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What does meristem mean?

noun

A region of undifferentiated cells in a plant, from which new tissues and organs develop. In botany, a meristem is a.simple tissue that consists of actively dividing cells.

Example

"The shoot meristem of the plant is responsible for its growth and development."

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