synochoid

/sɪˈnɒkaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fungus or a fungal disease

“The researcher studied various synochoids that caused plant diseases in the region.”

2. adjective

Relating to or resembling a synochoid

“The synochoid growths on the tree trunk were a sign of a fungal infection.”

Synonyms

  • fungal
  • parasitic

Antonyms

  • harmless
  • non-parasitic