Blastomycetic

/ˌblæstəmaɪˈsɛtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or caused by Blastomyces or blastomycete fungi, typically describing the disease or infection they produce.

Etymology

From 'blastomycete' plus '-ic', standard medical terminology for describing characteristics of fungal infections.

Kelly Says

Blastomycetic infections were a mystery disease until doctors realized patients living near river systems were disproportionately affected—it turns out the fungus thrives in moist soil near water.

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