noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The inner layer of a spore.
2. 2
   a small asexual spore that develops inside the cell of some bacteria and algae wordnet
3. 3
   A small vegetative spore produced by some bacteria.

Synonyms

All synonyms

bacterial sporedormant bodyendospore formationsporesporulation

Antonyms

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active cellvegetative cellvegetative growth

Etymology

From endo- + spore.