chytridial

/ˌkaɪ.trɪˈdi.əl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by chytridiomycosis, a fungal disease affecting amphibians and reptiles, especially the chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis.

“The chytridial outbreak in the local frog population is a major concern for wildlife conservationists.”

Synonyms

  • fungal
  • infectious
  • pathogenic

Antonyms

  • benign
  • non-infectious