English word probasidium comes from English basidium, English pro-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| basidium | English (eng) | (mycology) A small structure, shaped like a club, found in the Basidiomycota division of fungi, that bears four spores at the tips of small projections. |
| pro- | English (eng) | Agreeing with; supporting; favouring. Substituting for Earlier; prior. In front of. Rudimentary. |
| probasidium | English (eng) | (mycology) a basidium prior to meiosis. |