oleocellosis
noun
ole·o·cel·lo·sis
\ˌōlēōˌseˈlōsə̇s\
Definition of oleocellosis
oleocelloses
\-ˈlōˌsēz\: a spotting of citrus fruits by oil liberated from the oil glands of the rind —called also green spot
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Origin and Etymology of oleocellosis
New Latin, from ole- + International Scientific Vocabulary cell + New Latin -osis
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