parenchymatous UK /pa.ɹəŋˈkɪm.ət.əs/US /pɛ.ɹənˈkaɪ.mə.təs/ adjective3 •Consisting of or pertaining to parenchyma; parenchymal. •Consisting of or relating to the cellular tissue making up the softer parts of leaves, pulp of fruits, bark and pith of stems, etc. •Affecting the parenchyma.
