Definition of metaphloem in English:
metaphloem
noun
Botany
The later-formed part of the primary phloem, maturing after elongation of the plant tissue is complete.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Benjamin Jackson (1846–1927). From meta- + phloem, after French métaphloèm.
Pronunciation
metaphloem
/ˌmɛtəˈfləʊɛm/