podosomata

/pɒdɒˈsɒmətə/

Definitions

1. noun

The foot or base of a structure, especially a plant or a part of an organism, such as a fungal hypha.

“The mycologist studied the podosomata of the fungal spores under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • base
  • peduncle

Antonyms

  • apex