en·do·the·ci·um
| \ ˌen-dō-ˈthē-sē-əm
, -shē-
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, -shē-
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plural endothecia\
ˌen-dō-ˈthē-sē-ə
, -shē-
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Definition of endothecium
: the inner lining of a mature anther
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“Endothecium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endothecium. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.
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