pterospora

/ˌtɛrəˈspɔrə, -ˈspɒrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungi in the family Pyronemataceae, causing a fungal disease in trees.

“The arborist identified pterospora as the culprit behind the dying trees in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • fungus
  • pathogen

Antonyms

  • antifungus
  • antipathogen