Tissue which retains the capacity for further growth.
Pertaining (in fungi) to an area (meristem) of the hyphae or of other specialised structures from which new growth occurs. ... Origin: G. Merisein, to divide ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: mer′is-tĕ-mat′ik Definitions: 1. Pertaining (in fungi) to an area (meristem) of the hyphae or of other specialized structures from which new growth occurs.