sporangium

noun spo·ran·gi·um \spə-ˈran-jē-əm\

plural -gia \-jē-ə\

Definition of SPORANGIUM

: a structure within which spores are produced

— spo·ran·gial \-j(ē-)əl\ adjective

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New Latin, from spor- + Greek angeion vessel — more at angi-

First Known Use: 1821

Medical Dictionary

noun spo·ran·gi·um \spə-ˈran-jē-əm\

plural -gia \-jē-ə\

: a structure (as of an alga or fungus) within which spores are produced

—spo·ran·gial \-j(ē-)əl\ adjective

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