Xylem transports water and solutes from the roots to the leaves, while phloem transports food from the leaves to the rest of the plant. Transpiration is the process by which water evaporates from the leaves, which results in more water being drawn up from the roots.
Definition of hyper. 1  1 : high-strung, excitable; also : highly excited was a little hyper after drinking too much coffee. 2  2 : extremely active hyper children.
hippocratic-relating to, described by, or attributed to Hippocrates. hippocratic facies-sunken appearance of facial features seen in dehydration. hippocratic fingers-clubbing of the fingers. Hippocratic Oath-an oath demanded of physicians about to enter the practice of their profession. hippocratic splash-Synonym(s): hippocratic succussion. hippocratic succussion-a diagnostic procedure to test for obstruction of the pylorus of stomach.