hypha
hy·pha
noun \ˈhī-fə\ plural hy·phae\-(ˌ)fē\
Definition of HYPHA
: one of the threads that make up the mycelium of a fungus, increase by apical growth, and are transversely septate or nonseptate
— hy·phal \-fəl\ adjective
See Origin of HYPHA
New Latin, from Greek hyphē web; akin to Greek hyphos web — more at weave
First Known Use: 1866
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