psorosperm

/ˌsɒrəˈsɜːrmən/

Definitions

1. noun

A spore or spore-like structure, especially one that is infectious.

“The infectious agent was identified as a psorosperm.”

2. noun

A spore or seed-like structure, especially one that contains a pathogen.

“The pathogen was transmitted through a psorosperm in the plant.”

Synonyms

  • sporangium
  • spore

Antonyms

  • antigen
  • pathogen-free