chytridiose

[tʃaɪˌtrɪˈdiːoʊs, -tri-]

Definitions

1. noun

A disease caused by chytrid fungi, especially Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, that affects amphibians.

“The chytridiose that has been affecting the local frog population is a major environmental concern.”

Synonyms

  • amphibian chytridiomycosis
  • chytridiomycosis

Antonyms

  • amphibian conservation
  • environmental health