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xyloma Synonyms

Another word for xyloma

Choosing another word for xyloma depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A hard, woody tumor, gall, or abnormal growth that forms on a plant or tree.

Usage Example

"The botanist carefully extracted a tissue sample from the gall protruding from the branch to test for bacterial infection."

Strong
gall
burl
Weak
tumor

• noun (Context 2)

A firm, resting mass of fungal mycelium that develops on living or decaying plant tissues, from which spore-bearing structures eventually arise.

Usage Example

"During the winter months, the fungus survives as a dormant sclerotium beneath the bark of the dead log."

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sclerotium

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