sclerotium

noun

scle·ro·tium | \ sklə-ˈrō-sh(ē-)əm

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plural sclerotia\ sklə-ˈrō-sh(ē-)ə

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Definition of sclerotium

: a compact mass of hardened mycelium stored with reserve food material that in some higher fungi becomes detached and remains dormant until a favorable opportunity for growth occurs

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The first known use of sclerotium was in 1871

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sclerotium

noun

scle·ro·tium | \ sklə-ˈrō-sh(ē-)əm

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plural sclerotia\ -sh(ē-)ə

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Medical Definition of sclerotium

: a compact mass of hardened mycelium (as an ergot) stored with reserve food material that in some higher fungi becomes detached and remains dormant until a favorable opportunity for growth occurs

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