Definition of hypha
hyphae
play \ˈhī-(ˌ)fē\: 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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Origin and Etymology of hypha
New Latin, from Greek hyphē web; akin to Greek hyphos web — more at weave
First Known Use: 1866
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hypha
play
noun
hy·pha
\ˈhī-fə\
Definition of hypha for Students
hyphae
\-ˌfē\: one of the fine threads that make up the body of a fungus
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