propagule

(noun)

A reproductive particle released by an organism that may germinate into another.

Related Terms

  • meninges

Examples of propagule in the following topics:

  • Cryptococcosis

    • Cryptococcosis is believed to be acquired by inhalation of the infectious propagule from the environment.
    • Although the exact nature of the infectious propagule is unknown, the leading hypothesis is the basidiospore created through sexual or asexual reproduction.
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