as·co·spore
| \ ˈa-skə-ˌspȯr
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Definition of ascospore
: any of the spores contained in an ascus
Other Words from ascospore
ascosporic
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ˌa-skə-ˈspȯr-ik
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adjective
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adjective
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ascospore
noun
as·co·spore
| \ ˈas-kə-ˌspō(ə)r, -ˌspȯ(ə)r
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Medical Definition of ascospore
: one of the spores contained in an ascus
Other Words from ascospore
ascosporic
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ˌas-kə-ˈspōr-ik, -ˈspȯr-
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adjective
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adjective
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