English word microsclerotium comes from English sclerotium, English micro- ((metric units) One millionth.. Very small.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| sclerotium | English (eng) | A compact mass of hardened mycelium stored with reserve food material that, in some higher fungi such as ergot, becomes detached and remains dormant until a favourable opportunity for growth occurs. |
| micro- | English (eng) | (metric units) One millionth.. Very small. |
| microsclerotium | English (eng) | A very small sclerotium. |