psorosperm

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noun

A minute parasite, usually the young of Gregarinae, in the pseudonavicula stage.

Scrabble 16

Meanings

nounpsorosperm (plural psorosperms)

plural psorosperms

  1. obsoletebiologyA minute parasite, usually the young of Gregarinae, in the pseudonavicula stage.

Origin

Ancient Greek, meaning "itching seed".

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APA

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

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Chicago

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