basidium

noun
ba·​sid·​i·​um | \ bə-ˈsi-dē-əm How to pronounce basidium (audio) \
plural basidia\ bə-​ˈsi-​dē-​ə How to pronounce basidia (audio) \

Definition of basidium

: a structure on a basidiomycete in which karyogamy occurs followed by meiosis to form usually four basidiospores

First Known Use of basidium

circa 1839, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for basidium

New Latin, from Latin basis

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More Definitions for basidium

basidium

noun
ba·​sid·​i·​um | \ bə-ˈsid-ē-əm How to pronounce basidium (audio) \
plural basidia\ -​ē-​ə How to pronounce basidia (audio) \

Medical Definition of basidium

: a structure on a basidiomycete in which karyogamy occurs followed by meiosis to form usually four basidiospores