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”

Synonyms

  • coccidioid
  • valley fever

Antonyms

  • beneficial
  • harmless