aspergill

/æspərˈɡɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A fungus of the genus Aspergillus, especially one that is pathogenic to humans or other animals.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with an aspergill infection after reviewing the test results.”

2. noun

A spore-bearing part of an aspergill fungus, especially one that is pathogenic.

“The researcher studied the aspergill under a microscope to understand its growth patterns.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • mold

Antonyms

  • bacterium