symphogenous

adjective

sym·​phog·​e·​nous

(ˈ)sim¦fäjənəs

: arising through the interweaving and compacting of hyphal branches (as in the development of some pycnidia) compare meristogenous

Word History

Etymology

Greek symphyesthai to grow together + English -o- + -genous

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