Definition of Sclerotium

Scle`ro´ti`um
n.1.(Bot.) A hardened body formed by certain fungi, as by the Claviceps purpurea, which produces ergot.
2.(Zool.) The mature or resting stage of a plasmodium.


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fungus genus, genus Sclerotium, Mycelia Sterilia, order Mycelia Sterilia


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