sphacelia

noun

spha·​ce·​lia

sfaˈsēlēə,

sfəˈs-

plural -s

: the conidial stage of ergot (Claviceps purpurea)

called also sphacelial stage

sphacelial

-lēəl

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from sphacelus gangrene + -ia

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