monilial

/mɒnɪˈlaɪəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by the fungus Monilia, especially Monilia fructicola, which causes a type of fungal disease.

“The monilial infection affected the entire crop of fruit.”

2. noun

a fungal infection, especially one caused by Monilia fructicola.

“The patient was diagnosed with a monilial infection.”

Synonyms

  • fungal
  • yeast-like

Antonyms

  • bacterial
  • viral