sclerotium

English

Etymology

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Noun

sclerotium (plural sclerotia)

1. A compact mass of hardened mycelium stored with reserve food material that, in some higher fungi such as ergot, becomes detached and remains dormant until a favourable opportunity for growth occurs.

Derived terms

• microsclerotium

Related terms

• sclerotial

Anagrams

• Coulterism, citrumelos, multicores