sclerotium

English

Etymology

From New Latin sclerotium, from Ancient Greek σκληρός (sklērós, “hard”).

Noun

sclerotium (plural sclerotia)

1. (mycology) 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
• pseudosclerotium

 

Related terms

• sclerotial

Anagrams

• Coulterism, citrumelos, multicores