/mɪˈsɛtəmi/ (my-SE-tah-mee)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fungal body consisting of a mass of spores.

“The mycetome was found in the decaying wood of the old tree.”

2. noun

A type of fruiting body produced by certain fungi.

“The mycetome of the morel mushroom is highly prized by chefs.”