SINCE 1828
hypha
noun
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
Other Words from hypha
hyphal
\ 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 \
Kids Definition of hypha
: one of the fine threads that make up the body of a fungus
hypha
noun
hy·pha
| \ ˈhī-fə
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plural hyphae\ -(ˌ)fē
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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
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adjective
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adjective
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