stroma

Definitions of stroma in various dictionaries:

noun - a mass of fungal tissue that has spore-bearing structures embedded in it or on it

noun - the dense colorless framework of a chloroplast

noun - the supporting tissue of an organ (as opposed to parenchyma)

The connective tissue framework of an organ, a gland, or other structure, as distinguished from the tissues performing the special function of the organ or part.

The spongy, colorless framework of a red blood cell or other cell.

adj - the substance that forms the framework of an organ or cell [n -MATA] : STROMAL