Definitions for: Tomentum


[n] a network of tiny blood vessels between the cerebral surface of the pia mater and the cerebral cortex
[n] filamentous hairlike growth on a plant; "peach fuzz"



Webster (1913) Definition: To*men"tum, n.; pl. Tomenta. [L. See Tomentose. ]
(Bot.)
The closely matted hair or downy nap covering the leaves or
stems of some plants.

Synonyms: fuzz, hair, tomentum cerebri

See Also: beard, capillary, coma, enation, plant process, stinging hair

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