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

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

Like Cryptococcus, both have been designated priority pathogens by the World Health Organization.

From Science Daily

The remaining two antifungal drug classes, azoles and echinocandins, are far less effective, particularly against Cryptococcus.

From Science Daily