Blastomyces
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9.9
A type of fungus that can cause serious infections in people and animals
- noun
- /blæstəˈmaɪsiːz/
- Specialized
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Blastomyces
- The presence of disseminated infection with Blastomyces dermatitidis in the larynx is unusual.
Examples
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The presence of disseminated infection with Blastomyces dermatitidis in the larynx is unusual.
Academic text (2002) -
Doctors warned that Blastomyces from the contaminated soil could lead to respiratory issues.
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Blastomyces dermatitidis is a dimorphic soil-dwelling fungus that is found in the southeastern and central regions of the United States.
Academic text (2002) -
Infections from Blastomyces can manifest with symptoms such as fever, cough, and skin lesions.
Synonyms
9.9
A yeast-like fungus that makes new cells by budding and can cause disease in people and animals
is the scientific group name for the whole set rather than one organism
Surface Forms
Blastomyces singular
Blastomyces plural
Etymology
Blastomyces comes from two Greek parts: blasto- 'sprout' or 'bud' and -myces 'fungus', like a 'mushroom'. So, the name points to a fungus that grows by making little buds, which fits this yeast-like fungus that can cause infections.