sporangium
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noun \spə-ˈran-jē-əm\ plural -gia \-jē-ə\
Definition of SPORANGIUM
: a structure within which spores are produced
— spo·ran·gial \-j(ē-)əl\ adjective
See Origin of SPORANGIUM
New Latin, from spor- + Greek angeion vessel — more at angi-
First Known Use: 1821
spo·ran·gi·um
noun \spə-ˈran-jē-əm\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; -gia \-jē-ə\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of SPORANGIUM
: a structure (as of an alga or fungus) within which spores are produced
—spo·ran·gial \-j(ē-)əl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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