aecium
|ae-ci-um|
C2
/ˈiːsiəm/
fungal structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aecium' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aikia,' where 'aik-' meant 'injury' or 'affliction.'
Historical Evolution
'aikia' transformed into the Latin word 'aecium,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aecium.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'injury' or 'affliction,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a reproductive structure in fungi.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a specialized reproductive structure in certain rust fungi, producing aeciospores.
The aecium is an important stage in the life cycle of rust fungi.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/16 21:21