Conidia
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co·nid·i·al, co·nid·i·an, adjective
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conidium (kəʊˈnɪdɪəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -nidia | |
| an asexual spore formed at the tip of a specialized hypha (conidiophore) in fungi such as Penicillium | |
| [C19: from New Latin, from Greek konis dust + | |
| co'nidial | |
| —adj | |
| co'nidian | |
| —adj | |
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Conidia
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Medical Dictionary
conidium co·nid·i·um (kə-nĭd'ē-əm)
n. pl. co·nid·i·a (-ē-ə)
An asexually produced fungal spore, formed on a conidiophore.
co·nid'i·al adj.
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Science Dictionary
conidium  (kə-nĭd'ē-əm) Pronunciation Key
Plural conidia An asexually produced fungal spore, formed on a conidiophore. Most conidia are dispersed by the wind and can endure extremes of cold, heat, and dryness. When conditions are favorable, they germinate and grow into hyphae. |
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