Ascoma is a term used to describe a type of fruiting body that is found in fungi. Though not a commonly used word in everyday language, it does have several synonyms that can be used in its place. Some of these synonyms include: apothecium, cleistothecium, perithecium, and pycnidium. All of these terms refer to specific types of fruiting bodies found in different types of fungi. Using these synonyms can help to provide clarity in scientific writing and can make it easier to describe the specific structure being studied.