Advertisement
Advertisement
fungal
[fuhng-guhl]
ˈfungal
/ ˈfʌŋɡəl /
adjective
of, derived from, or caused by a fungus or fungi
fungal spores
a fungal disease
Other Word Forms
- antifungal adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
She had perotinitis, an inflammation of the lining of the abdomen, often caused by a bacterial or fungal infection.
In evidence given to the hearing at St Pancras Coroner's Court last week, a pathologist said that the fungal growths in Akram's lungs did not match the mould found in the family's home.
Studies show these droppings contain at least seven types of zoonotic pathogens that can cause diseases such as pneumonia, fungal infections and even lung damage in humans.
In many cases the fungal disease will eventually kill the tree.
Or could a mushroom also be synonymous with its fungal roots, otherwise known as mycelium, from which the fruiting bodies sprout?
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse