"Phloem" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The phloem (also known as the "bast") is a tissue in plants that is composed of sieve cells and is responsible for transporting organic nutrients, sugars, and other chemical signals produced by photosynthesis from the leaves (where they are produced) to the rest of the plant, including the woody stem, roots, and other aerial parts.
Having or showing a lack of emotional excitement or enthusiasm; characterized by a calm, unemotional, and indifferent attitude.
Phlegmonous refers to a type of inflammation that forms a thick, walled-off abscess or pocket of pus, typically in the tissue or fascia of the body. This is often seen in cases of severe infections, such as gangrene, gas gangrene, or paronychia. Phlegmonous inflammation can occur in various parts of the body, including the skin, soft tissue, and organs, and can be life-threatening if left untreated.
Phlethysmography is a term used to describe the measurement of changes in blood volume or blood pressure in the body. It is often used in medical research and clinical settings to assess blood flow, congestion, and cardiac function. The term is derived from the Greek words "phlethys" meaning blood and "graphy" meaning writing or measurement.
Phleum is a type of grass commonly known as rye grass. It is a genus of grasses in the family Poaceae. Phleum is native to Europe and Asia, and is widely cultivated for its leaves and seeds, which are used as fodder for livestock. The seeds of the phleum plant are also edible and are used as a food source.
Phloeophagy is a rare and obscure term that refers to the habit of eating or devouring resin. In other words, it means to feed on resin, which is a sticky substance produced by certain plants as a defense mechanism.
Phlogisticate is a verb that means to treat with or as if with phlogiston, a hypothetical substance formerly believed to be a necessary component of all combustible materials. In modern chemistry, the term is now used more broadly to mean to treat or analyze something as if it contained phlogiston, often in a metaphorical or humorous sense.
Phlogiston is a hypothetical substance that was once believed to be present in all combustible materials and to be released during combustion. The concept of phlogiston was developed by Johann Joachim Becher and his disciple, Georg Ernst Stahl, in the late 17th century. According to this theory, phlogiston was a material substance that was contained within combustible materials and was released during combustion, leaving behind the calx (a type of oxide). The idea was that air was necessary to combustion not because it supplied oxygen, but because it helped to carry away the phlogiston released during combustion. The theory of phlogiston was abandoned in the 18th century with the development of the theory of combustion by Antoine Lavoisier, who showed that the essential substance released during combustion is actually oxygen, not phlogiston.
The word "phlogogenous" refers to something that produces or is capable of producing flammable substances. This term is typically used in a scientific or technical context, particularly in chemistry and physics.
Phlogopite is a type of mineral that is a member of the mica group. It is a silicate mineral with the chemical formula KMg3(AlSi3O10)(F,OH)2. It is typically found in metamorphic and igneous rocks and is often used as a gemstone or in abrasive materials.
Phlogosis is a rare or obsolete term that refers to a hypothetical inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes, characterized by an abnormal or excessive production of phosphoric acid. It is no longer a commonly used medical term and has been largely replaced by more specific and accurate diagnoses.