Ectothrix
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ectothrix is a noun meaning A sheath of conidia, on the outside of a hair, caused by a parasitic fungus.
Meaning
A sheath of conidia, on the outside of a hair, caused by a parasitic fungus.
Word Forms
- ectothrices
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exothrix, endothrix, trichoscalid, ectoparasite, trichosensillum, dermatophyte.
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