cladosporium

/klɑːdɒˈspɔːriəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungi in the family Cladosporiaceae; typically found on decaying organic matter and causing allergic reactions.

“The patient’s allergy test revealed sensitivity to cladosporium, a common household fungus.”

Synonyms

  • ascomycete
  • fungus

Antonyms

  • bacterium
  • virus