(botany) The plant tissue composed of totipotent cells that allows plant growth.

plural of meristem

Of or pertaining to the meristem

(botany) Meristem forming a cylinder within some plants' organs (primarily stems, branches and roots) and allowing them to increase in girth (lateral growth).

(botany) A meristem found as a "slice" within an organ and allowing lengthening in a middle position.

plural of lateral meristem

plural of intercalary meristem

In a meristematic way.

Of or pertaining to the meristem

(biology) A small, triangular stomatal precursor cell that functions temporarily as a stem cell in a meristem.