appressorial

/ˌæprɛsˈɔrɪəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of appressoria, especially of fungi, where an infection organ makes contact with the host plant

“The appressorial structures on the fungus were observed under the microscope.”

2. noun

an appressorium or infection organ of a fungus where it makes contact with the host plant

“The fungus developed an appressorial structure on the leaf surface.”

Synonyms

  • adhesive
  • infectional

Antonyms

  • distant
  • remote