True slime mold is a term that refers to a specific group of fungi that share certain characteristics, such as the ability to form multinucleated masses called plasmodia. However, there are several other names that are commonly used to describe these organisms. Some of these synonyms include myxomycetes, myxogastria, myxomycota, plasmodial slime molds, and acellular slime molds. While each of these terms may have slightly different connotations or be used in different contexts, they all refer to the same general group of fungi that play important roles in decomposing organic matter and facilitating nutrient cycling in many terrestrial ecosystems.