blastomycete

/ˌblæstoʊmɪˈsɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

A fungus of the class Blastomycetes, especially a genus of fungi causing blastomycosis.

“The patient contracted blastomycosis from inhaling spores of the fungus.”

2. noun

A member of the family Blastomysetaceae.

“Blastomycetes are a group of fungi that cause disease in humans.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • parasite

Antonyms

  • bacterium