Meaning Of The Word Appressorium

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What's The Definition Of Appressorium?

appressorium in American English
noun: a flattened and thickened tip of a hyphal branch, formed by some parasitic fungi, that facilitates penetration of the host plant

appressorium in British English
noun: a flattened hypha of a parasitic fungus that penetrates the host tissues

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