aecium-related
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/ˈiːsiəm rɪˈleɪtɪd/
(aecium)
fungal structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aecium' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aikia,' where 'aik-' meant 'injury' or 'harm.'
Historical Evolution
'aecium' changed from the Greek word 'aikia' and eventually became the modern English word 'aecium.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'injury' or 'harm,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a fungal structure.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
pertaining to or characteristic of an aecium, a specialized fungal structure involved in the life cycle of rust fungi.
The aecium-related structures were observed under the microscope.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/25 00:05