What is another word for perithecium?
Pronunciation: [pˌɛɹɪθˈiːsi͡əm] (IPA) 
The term "perithecium" refers to a small, flask-like structure that is found in certain species of fungi. It is typically filled with asci, or sacs that contain spores. While there are not many direct synonyms for "perithecium," there are a number of related terms that are often used to refer to similar structures in other fungi. For example, "cleistothecium" refers to a similar structure that is found in certain kinds of ascomycete fungi. Other related terms include "apothecium," "pycnidium," and "ascocarp," all of which describe different types of fruiting bodies that are associated with ascomycete fungi.
