Blastomycetous

/ˌblæstəmaɪˈsitəs/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or resembling blastomycete fungi, used to describe fungal characteristics or appearances.

Etymology

From 'blastomycete' plus '-ous' (full of, characterized by), a descriptive adjective following Latin suffix patterns in scientific language.

Kelly Says

The term blastomycetous describes how this fungus appears under the microscope—round yeast cells with a distinctive thick wall that looks almost like it's wearing armor against the immune system's attacks.

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