cystidium

cys·tid·i·um

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-stid-ee-uh m]
- /sɪˈstɪd i əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-stid-ee-uh m]
- /sɪˈstɪd i əm/

Definitions of cystidium word

noun plural cystidium (in certain basidiomycetous fungi) one of the large, inflated, sterile cells growing between the basidia and usually projecting beyond them. 1
noun cystidium (mycology) A relatively large cell found on the hymenium of a basidiomycete. 0

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Origin of cystidium

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1855-60; See origin at cyst-, -idium

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Parts of speech for Cystidium

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cystidium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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