HYMENIUM - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

spore-bearing layer of cells in certain fungi containing asci or basidia

Categories: Reproductive structure

Synonyms

Hymenium

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "hymenium" comes from Ancient Greek ὑμενίων.

🧩 Fun Fact

Greek roots often combine to create compound words with very specific meanings in science and medicine.

➡️ Words that Start with HY

Hypostatize Hydropathy Hydroelectricity Hyperventilate Hypaethral Hydrogens Hydroids Hypnoanalysis Hymnary Hymenomycetes Hypertension Hydrofoils

Words that End with UM ⬅️

Presidium Pretorium Primordium Scum Sebum Spiculum Spirillum Sporangium Sputum Stadium Staurichnium Stenotaphrum