ScienceAugust 27, 2026

mycelial

my-SEE-lee-ul

Definition

Relating to or consisting of mycelium, which is the network of branching, thread-like filaments that make up the main body of a fungus.

Etymology

Derived from the New Latin 'mycelium,' which stems from the Greek 'mykēs' meaning 'mushroom' and the suffix '-ēlium' often used in botanical nomenclature to indicate a biological structure.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how fungi extend their reach through soil, allowing them to absorb contaminants and heavy metals in war-torn regions.

Mycology in a War Zone

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