Cystidean

/sɪˈstɪdiən/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or resembling a cystidium or the cystidea in fungi.

Etymology

From cystidium + adjective suffix '-an'. This descriptive term relates anything to the characteristics of fungal cystidea.

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