cryptococcus

American  

[krip-tuh-kok-uhs] / ˌkrɪp təˈkɒk əs /

noun

1. any yeastlike fungus of the genus Cryptococcus, including C. neoformans, the causative agent of cryptococcosis.

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Other Word Forms

• cryptococcal adjective

Etymology

Origin of cryptococcus

From New Latin, dating back to 1833; crypto-, -coccus

Example Sentences

The deaths of two unnamed children, a three-year-old and a 10-year-old boy who had a cryptococcus fungal infection listed as contributory factor, are also the subject of the police prosecution report.

From BBC

She had also had a cryptococcus infection - which is often linked to pigeon droppings - which her family believe hastened her decline and may have limited her treatment options.

From BBC

That's little comfort to the family of Gail Armstrong, who also died with the same Cryptococcus infection as the young boy a short time afterwards.

From BBC

They have identified a molecule called butyrolactol A that targets a highly dangerous disease-causing fungus known as Cryptococcus neoformans.

From Science Daily

Cryptococcus infections can be life-threatening.

From Science Daily