conidiogenesis

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noun

The production of conidia by fungal cells.

OriginAncient Greek γένεσῐς (génesĭs) ← Proto-Hellenic *génetis ← Proto-Indo-European *ǵénh₁tis →
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Meanings

nounconidiogenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe production of conidia by fungal cells.

Origin

  1. Englishconidia
  2. Proto-Indo-European*ǵenh₁-
  3. Proto-Indo-European*ǵénh₁tis
  4. Proto-Hellenic*génetis
  5. Ancient Greekγένεσῐς (génesĭs)
  6. Englishconidiogenesis

From conidia + -o- + -genesis.

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Translations

Polish konidiogeneza
  • konidiogenezathe production of conidia by fungal cells
Portuguese conidiogênese
  • conidiogênesethe production of conidia by fungal cells
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APA

conidiogenesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/conidiogenesis

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“conidiogenesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/conidiogenesis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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