perithecium

[ per-uh-thee-shee-uhm, -shuhm, -see-uhm ]

noun

, Mycology.

, plural per·i·the·ci·a [per-, uh, -, thee, -shee-, uh, -sh, uh, -see-, uh].

1. the fruiting body of ascomycetous fungi, typically a minute, more or less completely closed, globose or flask-shaped body enclosing the asci.

perithecium

/ ˌpɛrɪˈθiːsɪəm /

noun

1. botany a flask-shaped structure containing asci that are discharged from an apical pore; a type of ascocarp

perithecium

/ pĕr′ə-thē′shē-əm,-sē-əm /

, Plural perithecia

1. A small flask-shaped fruiting body in some ascomycete fungi that encloses the asci (spore sacs).

Other Words From

• peri·theci·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of perithecium¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1825–35; peri-, thecium

Word History and Origins

Origin of perithecium¹

C19: from New Latin, from peri- + Greek thēkē case

Example Sentences

When fully mature, the asci are ruptured and the sporidia escape by a pore which occupies the apex of the perithecium.

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A perithecium, or cell excavated in the stroma which fulfils the functions of a perithecium, is always present.

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The dissemination of the sporidia may, from identity of structure in the perithecium, be deemed to follow a like method in all.

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D, The same, beginning to be surrounded by the hyphae forming the perithecium wall.

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Moeller, on the contrary, represents each body as a perithecium, and our examination confirms Moeller's view.

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