Phoma

noun
Pho·​ma | \ ˈfōmə\

Definition of Phoma

: a large form genus of imperfect fungi (family Sphaeropsidaceae) typically stem-inhabiting but some causing destructive rots of fruits or roots and having nonseptate hyaline ovate to elongate pycnospores in pycnidia — compare phomopsis

History and Etymology for Phoma

New Latin, from Greek phōis blister

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