adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A disease that is consistently prevalent in a population of plants in a limited region, season, or climate.

Adjective

1. 1
   That is present constantly from year to year without causing extensive damage. not-comparable

Etymology

By surface analysis, en- + phyt(o)- + -otic.

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