hy·pha
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plural hyphae\
ˈhī-(ˌ)fē
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Definition of hypha
: one of the threads that make up the mycelium of a fungus, increase by apical growth, and are transversely septate or nonseptate
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hyphal
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ˈhī-fəl
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adjective
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adjective
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hypha
noun
hy·pha
| \ ˈhī-fə
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plural hyphae\
-ˌfē
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Kids Definition of hypha
: one of the fine threads that make up the body of a fungus
hypha
noun
hy·pha
| \ ˈhī-fə
\
\
plural hyphae\
-(ˌ)fē
\
\
Medical Definition of hypha
: one of the threads that make up the mycelium of a fungus, increase by apical growth, and are coenocytic or transversely septate
Other Words from hypha
hyphal
\
-fəl
\
adjective
\
adjective
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The first known use of hypha was in 1866
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