rhizoid

noun

rhi·​zoid ˈrī-ˌzȯid How to pronounce rhizoid (audio)
: a rootlike structure
rhizoidal adjective

Examples of rhizoid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some mosses suck up moisture and nutrients through these rhizoids, while others draw in water through their surfaces. Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 28 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rhizoid was in 1859

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“Rhizoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhizoid. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

rhizoid

noun
rhi·​zoid ˈrī-ˌzȯid How to pronounce rhizoid (audio)
: a structure (as a hypha of a fungus) that functions like a root in support or absorption

Medical Definition

rhizoid

noun
rhi·​zoid ˈrī-ˌzȯid How to pronounce rhizoid (audio)
: a rootlike structure
rhizoidal adjective

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