mycetoid

/maɪˈsɛtɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling a fungus

“The mycetoid growth on the tree trunk suggested the presence of a fungal infection.”

2. noun

a fungus-like organism, especially a species of fungus that has a form similar to that of a non-fungal organism, such as an insect or a worm

“The scientist studied the unique mycetoid species found in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • fungal
  • fungoid

Antonyms

  • animal
  • bacterial