First Known Use: 1866
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hypha
noun hy·pha \ˈhī-fə\
plural hy·phae \-(ˌ)fē\
Definition of HYPHA
: one of the threads that make up the mycelium of a fungus, increase by apical growth, and are transversely septate or nonseptate
— hy·phal \-fəl\ adjective
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Origin of HYPHA
New Latin, from Greek hyphē web; akin to Greek hyphos web — more at weave
HYPHAL Defined for Kids
hypha
noun hy·pha \ˈhī-fə\
plural hy·phae \-ˌfē\
Definition of HYPHA for Kids
: one of the fine threads that make up the body of a fungus
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hypha
noun hy·pha \ˈhī-fə\
plural hy·phae \-(ˌ)fē\
Medical Definition of HYPHA
: one of the threads that make up the mycelium of a fungus, increase by apical growth, and are coenocytic or transversely septate
—hy·phal \-fəl\ adjective
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