arbuscule

/ɑrbyskyl/ (AR-by-skule)

Definitions

1. noun

A small or immature arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus, especially one found in plant roots.

“The arbuscules in the plant’s roots helped increase its nutrient uptake.”

Synonyms

  • arbuscular fungus
  • mycorrhizal fungus

Antonyms

  • pathogenic fungus