oleocellosis

noun

ole·​o·​cel·​lo·​sis

ˌōlēōˌseˈlōsə̇s

plural oleocelloses

-ˈlōˌsēz

: a spotting of citrus fruits by oil liberated from the oil glands of the rind

called also green spot

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from ole- + International Scientific Vocabulary cell + New Latin -osis

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