monorchis

/mɒnˈɒrkiːs/

Definitions

1. noun

A fungus of the genus Monorchis, in particular Monorchis monorchis, a species of fungus that grows on the roots of plants, and a type of plant parasite.

“The fungus Monorchis infects the roots of the local plants, causing widespread damage to the ecosystem.”

2. adjective

Having only one testicle; monorchid.

“The veterinary examined the dog’s reproductive system and found it to be monorchid.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • monorchid

Antonyms

  • dichorchid
  • orchid