sclerotium
noun
scle·ro·tium
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plural sclerotia\ sklə-ˈrō-sh(ē-)ə
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Definition of sclerotium
: a compact mass of hardened mycelium stored with reserve food material that in some higher fungi becomes detached and remains dormant until a favorable opportunity for growth occurs
Other Words from sclerotium
sclerotial
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adjective
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adjective
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sclerotium
noun
scle·ro·tium
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plural sclerotia\ -sh(ē-)ə
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Medical Definition of sclerotium
: a compact mass of hardened mycelium (as an ergot) stored with reserve food material that in some higher fungi becomes detached and remains dormant until a favorable opportunity for growth occurs