ascospore

noun

as·​co·​spore ˈa-skə-ˌspȯr 

: any of the spores contained in an ascus

ascosporic

ˌa-skə-ˈspȯr-ik 

adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

ascospore

noun

as·​co·​spore ˈas-kə-ˌspō(ə)r, -ˌspȯ(ə)r 

: one of the spores contained in an ascus

ascosporic

ˌas-kə-ˈspōr-ik, -ˈspȯr- 

adjective