epicoelia

/ɛpɪkɒˈliːə/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of plant disease, especially one that affects the leaves or shoots of certain plants

“The gardener noticed epicoelia on the roses and decided to treat them immediately.”

2. noun

a rare or obsolete term for a type of fungus, especially one that causes disease in plants

“The botanist studied the epicoelia that was affecting the local flora.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • plant disease

Antonyms

  • bloom
  • plant health