sporulation
noun
spor·u·la·tion ˌspȯr-yə-ˈlā-shən 
-ə-ˈlā-
: the formation of spores
especially : division into many small spores (as after encystment)
sporulative
ˈspȯr-yə-ˌlā-tiv
adjective -ə-ˌlā-
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The spots stay small and purple but have white sporulation on the underside of the leaf. 
oregonlive, 12 July 2020
oregonlive, 12 July 2020 Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary, from New Latin sporula, diminutive of spora spore
First Known Use
1876, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
sporulation
noun
spor·u·la·tion ˌspōr-(y)ə-ˈlā-shən, ˌspȯr-
: the formation of spores
especially : division into many small spores (as after encystment)
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