Blastomycetes

/ˌblæstəˈmaɪsitiz/ noun

Definition

The plural of blastomycete, referring to multiple cells or organisms of the budding fungus type.

Etymology

Standard plural of 'blastomycete', using the Greek plural suffix common in scientific nomenclature.

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When researchers study blastomycetes, they're examining one of nature's most successful parasites—found across North America, it's responsible for thousands of infections yearly, yet most people never realize they were exposed.

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