rhizopus
Britishnoun
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Origin of rhizopus
C19: New Latin, from rhizo- + Greek pous foot
Example Sentences
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The company says linens examined by a mold expert did not test positive for rhizopus in the company’s plant.
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The health system also said UPMC-Shadyside linens tested were free of rhizopus.
From Washington Times
Doctors soon mentioned the word “rhizopus,” a form of mold that was eating through Shelby’s body.
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The autopsy says the removed lobe of his lung contained rhizopus, a form of mold.
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Lawyers said he was diagnosed with a rhizopus fungal infection after several weeks of chemotherapy treatment.
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