aspergillus

noun as·per·gil·lus \-ˈji-ləs\

plural as·per·gil·li\-ˈji-ˌlī\

Definition of ASPERGILLUS

: any of a genus (Aspergillus) of ascomycetous fungi with branched radiate sporophores including many common molds

New Latin, genus name, from aspergillum

First Known Use: 1862

Medical Dictionary

noun as·per·gil·lus \-ˈjil-əs\

capitalized : a genus of ascomycetous fungi with branched radiate sporophores including many common molds

plural as·per·gil·li \-ˈjil-ˌī, -(ˌ)ē\ : any fungus of the genus Aspergillus

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