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phytocecidium

noun
phy·​to·​cecidium | \ "+\

Definition of phytocecidium

: a gall caused by the presence of a plant (as a parasitic bacterium or fungus) — compare crown gall

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History and Etymology for phytocecidium

New Latin, from phyt- + cecidium

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