First Known Use: 1871
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sclerotium
noun scle·ro·tium \sklə-ˈrō-sh(ē-)əm\
plural scle·ro·tia\-sh(ē-)ə\
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
— scle·ro·tial \-ˈrō-shəl\ adjective
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Origin of SCLEROTIUM
New Latin, from Greek *sklērōtos
Medical Dictionary
sclerotium
noun scle·ro·tium \sklə-ˈrō-sh(ē-)əm\
plural scle·ro·tia \-sh(ē-)ə\
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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