Ascus Definition & Meaning

ascus
noun
  1. saclike structure in which ascospores are formed through sexual reproduction of ascomycetes

"Ascus" in song lyrics

See how ascus is used in real songs:

  • "show atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance ascus or repeated ascus"
    AOL — AOL
  • "hpv ascus"
    AOL — AOL

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