Definitions

1. noun

A type of fungus, specifically a genus of fungi in the family Hypocreaceae, that produces an antibiotic, particularly actinoblastin.

“The scientist studied the actinoblast fungus and its potential applications in medicine.”

2. noun

In biology, a type of cell or cell cluster that resembles a fungus or has fungal characteristics.

“The microscope revealed an unusual actinoblast structure in the tissue sample.”