"sclerotium" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sclerotia [plural]
Etymology: From New Latin sclerotium, from Ancient Greek σκληρός (sklērós, “hard”). Etymology templates: {{derived|en|NL.|sclerotium|}} New Latin sclerotium, {{derived|en|grc|σκληρός||hard}} Ancient Greek σκληρός (sklērós, “hard”) Head templates: {{en-noun|sclerotia}} sclerotium (plural sclerotia)
  1. (mycology) A compact mass of hardened mycelium stored with reserve food material that, in some higher fungi such as ergot, becomes detached and remains dormant until a favourable opportunity for growth occurs. Wikipedia link: sclerotium Categories (topical): Mycology Derived forms: microsclerotium, pseudosclerotium Related terms: sclerotial
    Sense id: en-sclerotium-en-noun-fkhGCfjv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, mycology, natural-sciences

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