encyclopedia of medical concepts
ψ 

Fruiting Bodies, Fungal

More information in Books or onNLM PubMed
Definition: The fruiting 'heads' or 'caps' of FUNGI, which as a food item are familiarly known as MUSHROOMS, that contain the FUNGAL SPORES.     
See Also Agaricales
Examples Spores, Fungal
Other names Fungal Fruiting Body; Fungal Fruiting Bodies; Fruiting Body, Fungal; Body, Fungal Fruiting; Bodies, Fungal Fruiting; Basidiocarps; Basidiocarp

To share this definition, click "text" (Facebook, Twitter) or "link" (blog, mail) then paste text link
Ads by Google

Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012

Warning: the drugs or drug combinations referred to here may be similar or related, but are not be the same ones and may not have the same pharmacological action as other substances described on the same page or in the same row. Please refer to product monograph or to your doctor
This website is accredited by Health On the Net Foundation. Click to verify.
We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
About Reference.MD Privacy