hyphopodium

[ hahy-fuh-poh-dee-uhm ]

noun

, plural hy·pho·po·di·a [hahy-f, uh, -, poh, -dee-, uh].

1. (in a fungus) a specialized hyphal branch, composed of one or two usually lobed cells, serving for attachment and for the absorption of food.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyphopodium¹

From New Latin; hypha, -o-, -podium