cryptococcus

/krɪptəˈkɒkəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungi that includes several species, some of which are pathogenic, especially Cryptococcus neoformans.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with cryptococcosis, a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • pathogen

Antonyms

  • benefactor
  • protector