rhinosporidium

[rahy-noh-spaw-rid-ee-uhm, -spoh-]

noun

Mycology.

plural

rhinosporidia 

1. any fungus of the genus Rhinosporidium, members of which produce vascular polyps in the nasal passages.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhinosporidium¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1900–05; rhino-, spore, -idium

Example Sentences

They diagnosed the patient with rhinosporidiosis, which is caused by an aquatic parasite called Rhinosporidium seeberi.

From Fox News

The genus Rhinosporidium should probably be placed in a distinct family.

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