noun Download 🔗Share A layer of cells between the xylem and the phloem that is responsible for the secondary growth of roots and stems. Examples : "The cambium in a tree trunk is the living layer that creates new wood and bark, allowing the tree to grow wider each year. " biology plant anatomy structure organism nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Periosteum, a membrane that covers the outer surface of bones Examples : "My doctor explained that the cambium, responsible for bone growth and repair, had been damaged in my shin during the soccer game. " anatomy biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One of the humours formerly believed to nourish the bodily organs. Examples : "Ancient medical texts described the cambium as a vital humour, thought to nourish the body's organs. " medicine physiology body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
