arthrospore

noun

ar·​thro·​spore ˈär-thrə-ˌspȯr How to pronounce arthrospore (audio)

Word History

Etymology

arthro- + -spore, probably after French arthrospore or German Arthrospore

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arthrospore was in 1859

Dictionary Entries Near arthrospore

Cite this Entry

“Arthrospore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arthrospore. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

arthrospore

noun
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!