perithecium

[ per-uh-thee-shee-uh m, -shuh m, -see-uh m ]
/ ˌpɛr əˈθi ʃi əm, -ʃəm, -si əm /

noun, plural per·i·the·ci·a [per-uh-thee-shee-uh, -shuh, -see-uh] /ˌpɛr əˈθi ʃi ə, -ʃə, -si ə/. Mycology.

the fruiting body of ascomycetous fungi, typically a minute, more or less completely closed, globose or flask-shaped body enclosing the asci.

Origin of perithecium

From New Latin, dating back to 1825–35; see origin at peri-, thecium

OTHER WORDS FROM perithecium

per·i·the·ci·al, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for perithecium

perithecium
/ (ˌpɛrɪˈθiːsɪəm) /

noun plural -cia (-sɪə)

botany a flask-shaped structure containing asci that are discharged from an apical pore; a type of ascocarp

Word Origin for perithecium

C19: from New Latin, from peri- + Greek thēkē case

Scientific definitions for perithecium

perithecium
[ pĕr′ə-thēshē-əm, -sē-əm ]

Plural perithecia

A small flask-shaped fruiting body in some ascomycete fungi that encloses the asci (spore sacs).