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scle·ro·tium

npl  -tia   :  a compact mass of hardened mycelium (as an ergot) stored with reserve food material that in some higher fungi becomes detached and remains dormant until a favorable opportunity for growth occurs .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  sclero·tome  scle·rot·o·my 

 
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