coccidioides
/kɒksɪdaɪˈoʊɪdiːz/ or /kɔksɪdiˈɔɪdiːz/Definitions
1. noun
a genus of thermophilic fungi of the family Onygenaceae, that causes coccidioidomycosis
“The fungus Coccidioides immitis is a common cause of respiratory infections in humans”
2. adjective
relating to or caused by the fungus Coccidioides
“Coccidioides infection is a serious condition that requires prompt medical attention”