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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

rhizoid

/ˈraɪzoʊɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does rhizoid mean?

noun

A structure or organ that resembles a root, especially one that grows from a fungus or a plant. A branching, filamentous structure, such as a fungal hypha.

Example

"The rhizoid structures of the fungus allowed it to absorb nutrients from the surrounding soil."

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