lichenization

noun — 2 senses

lichenization

noun

Etymology From lichen + -ization.

1

Biology, Botany, Lichenology, Natural sciences Usually The process by which a fungus becomes a mycobiont of a lichen.

2

Dermatology, Medicine, Sciences Usually Synonym of lichenification.

Related terms
lichenize, relichenization

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