endosepsis
noun
en·do·sep·sis
\ˌendəˈsepsə̇s\
Definition of endosepsis
endosepses
\-pˌsēz\: an internal rotting of figs caused by a fungus (Fusarium moniliforme fici) introduced by the fig wasp during pollination
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Origin and Etymology of endosepsis
New Latin, from end- + Greek sēpsis putrefaction, decay
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