Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by Coccidioides, a genus of fungi that cause coccidioidomycosis, a fungal disease.

“The patient’s symptoms were coccidioidal in nature and required immediate medical attention.”

2. adjective

relating to or resembling Coccidioides.

“The new species was described as coccidioidal in its growth patterns.”

3. noun

A disease caused by Coccidioides, especially coccidioidomycosis.

“The patient was diagnosed with coccidioidal meningitis.”