blastomyces

/ˌblæstəˈmaɪsiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungi that includes Blastomyces dermatitidis, which is a causative agent of blastomycosis.

“The diagnosis confirmed the patient had contracted blastomycosis due to exposure to Blastomyces fungi.”

Synonyms

  • blastomycosis
  • fungus