psorosperm

noun

pso·​ro·​sperm
ˈsōrəˌspərm
1
: a myxosporidian spore
2
: any of various minute parasitic organisms probably mostly sporozoans
psorospermial
¦⸗⸗¦spərmēəl
adjective
or psorospermic
-mik

Word History

Etymology

psor- + sperm

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“Psorosperm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psorosperm. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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