rhizopus

British

/ ˈraɪzəʊpəs /

noun

any zygomycetous fungus of the genus Rhizopus , esp R. nigricans , a bread mould

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Etymology

Origin of rhizopus

C19: New Latin, from _rhizo- + Greek pous foot

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The health system also said UPMC-Shadyside linens tested were free of rhizopus.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 14, 2017

Lawyers said he was diagnosed with a rhizopus fungal infection after several weeks of chemotherapy treatment.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 14, 2017

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