Definition of Apothecium

1. Noun. A cuplike ascocarp in many lichens and ascomycetous fungi.

Generic synonyms: Ascocarp
Specialized synonyms: Elf Cup
Derivative terms: Apothecial

Definition of Apothecium

1. n. The ascigerous fructification of lichens, forming masses of various shapes.

Definition of Apothecium

1. [n -CIA]

Medical Definition of Apothecium

1. Origin: NL. The ascigerous fructification of lichens, forming masses of various shapes. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Apothecium

apothanasia
apothecaries
apothecaries' ounce
apothecaries' pound
apothecaries' unit
apothecaries' weight
apothecaries' weight
apothecary
apothecary
apothecary's shop
apothece
apotheces
apothecia
apothecial
apothecium (current term)
apothecium (current term)
apothegm
apothegm
apothegmatic
apothegmatical
apothegms
apothem
apothem
apothems
apotheose
apotheoses
apotheosis
apotheosise
apotheosize
apotheosized

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