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vascular tissue
vas·cu·lar tis·sue


noun 
Definition:
 
sap-conducting plant tissue: plant tissue that is specialized for conducting sap. It comprises phloem, which conveys chiefly dissolved sugars, and xylem, which conveys water and dissolved minerals.
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