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mucor

mucor

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A type of mold that grows on dead plants or food and can infect people with weak immune systems
  • noun
  • /ˈmjuːkɔr/
  • Specialized
: mucor
  • When examining the compost pile, we discovered that mucor was thriving on the decomposing leaves.

Examples

  • Infections caused by mucor can lead to serious health issues in individuals with weakened immune systems.

  • The acute fulminant form is seen in immunocompromised hosts, and it is characterized by infection with Mucor or Aspergillus strains.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Characteristically, mucor will invade the walls of blood vessels, resulting in ischemia and necrosis of the tissues.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Metabolic acidosis also stimulates the release of iron from transferrin, thereby promoting the growth of Mucor organisms.

    Academic text (2008)

  • At the other end of the spectrum is acute invasive fungal sinusitis, which is usually caused by Mucor or Aspergillus spp.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The mold mucor is often found growing on old bread and fruit, indicating decay.

Surface Forms

mucor singular
mucors plural

Etymology

Mucor comes from the Latin root mucus, which means 'mucus' or 'slime' and is the same root as the English word mucus. That's why mucor is used for the slimy, moldy growth you find on rotting material and for fungi that can sometimes cause infections.