ascospore

noun as·co·spore \ˈas-kə-ˌspȯr\

Definition of ASCOSPORE

: any of the spores contained in an ascus

— as·co·spor·ic \ˌas-kə-ˈspȯr-ik\ adjective

1875

Medical Dictionary

noun as·co·spore \ˈas-kə-ˌspō(ə)r, -ˌspȯ(ə)r\

: one of the spores contained in an ascus

—as·co·spor·ic \ˌas-kə-ˈspōr-ik, -ˈspȯr-\ adjective

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