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endosepsis

noun
en·do·sep·sis | \ˌendəˈsepsə̇s\
plural endosepses\-pˌsēz \

Definition of endosepsis 

: an internal rotting of figs caused by a fungus (Fusarium moniliforme fici) introduced by the fig wasp during pollination

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History and Etymology for endosepsis

New Latin, from end- + Greek sēpsis putrefaction, decay

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