The spelling of the word "glenosporosis" can be explained through its IPA phonetic transcription. It is pronounced as /ɡlɛnoʊspəˈroʊsɪs/. This word is derived from the Greek words "glenos" meaning "tumor" and "spora" meaning "seed". It refers to a fungal disease that affects certain plants by causing the growth of a tumor-like structure known as a gall. The precise spelling of such scientific terms is vital for accuracy and communication within the field of biology.
An affection caused by the presence of a species of fungus of the genus Glenospora.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.