endophyte

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Pronunciation

/ˈɛn dəˌfaɪt/

Part of Speech

noun

Definition

A parasite or endosymbiont which lives within a plant for part or all of its life.

Etymology

Greek, from éndon & phuton

endophyte
Accepted term: 19-Oct-2015