chytridiosis

/kɪˌtrɪdaɪˈoʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a disease caused by fungi of the genus Batrachochytrium, especially Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, that affects amphibians.

“The chytridiosis outbreak led to a significant decline in the local frog population.”

Synonyms

  • amphibian fungal disease
  • chytridiomycosis

Antonyms

  • amphibian health
  • normal amphibian population