Thecium

Origin

From New Latin thecium, from Ancient Greek θήκιον, diminutive of θήκη (thēkē, "sheath")

Full definition of thecium

Noun

1. (mycology, dated) The hymenium
• The hymenium, or thecium, is generated endogenously within the hyphal layer.
2. (mycology, dated) The internal hyphal layers of an apothecium

Related terms

• theca
• Thecia

Derived terms