mucoraceae

/ˌmjuːkɒˈriːsiː/ or /mjuːˈkɒrəsiː/

Definitions

1. noun

A family of fungi, particularly the genus Mucor, which includes species that cause mucormycosis.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with a rare infection caused by Mucoraceae.”

2. adjective

Relating to or caused by the fungi of the family Mucoraceae.

“The patient’s symptoms were characteristic of mucoraceous infection.”

Synonyms

  • mucor
  • zygomycete

Antonyms

  • aspergillus
  • saccharomycetaceae