ASPERGILLUS (aspergilli)

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

Irregular inflected form: aspergilli   

 Dictionary entry overview: What does Aspergillus mean? 

• ASPERGILLUS (noun)
  The noun ASPERGILLUS has 1 sense:

1. genus of common molds causing food spoilage and some pathogenic to plants and animals

  Familiarity information: ASPERGILLUS used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ASPERGILLUS (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Genus of common molds causing food spoilage and some pathogenic to plants and animals

Classified under:

Nouns denoting plants

Synonyms:

Aspergillus; genus Aspergillus

Hypernyms ("Aspergillus" is a kind of...):

fungus genus (includes lichen genera)

Holonyms ("Aspergillus" is a member of...):

Aspergillaceae; family Aspergillaceae (family of fungi including some common molds)

 Context examples 

Certain types of Aspergillus may cause disease, especially in people who have suppressed immune systems.

(Aspergillus, NCI Dictionary)

This agent is active against Aspergillus and Candida species.

(Caspofungin, NCI Thesaurus)

A narrow-spectrum cyclic lipopeptide derivative of echinocandin B derived from Aspergillus with fungicidal activity.

(Cilofungin, NCI Thesaurus)

A lactone metabolite isolated from the fungus Aspergillus terreus with cholesterol-lowering and potential antineoplastic activities.

(Lovastatin, NCI Thesaurus)

A harmful substance made by certain types of mold (Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus) that is often found on poorly stored grains and nuts.

(Aflatoxin, NCI Dictionary)

This agent is active against Candida species and Aspergillus.

(Anidulafungin, NCI Thesaurus)

They are produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus.

(Aflatoxin, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

A member of a group of mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus.

(Aflatoxin B1, NCI Thesaurus)

A potent hepatotoxic and hepatocarcinogenic mycotoxin produced by the Aspergillus flavus group of fungi.

(Aflatoxin B1, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

An immune reaction to aspergillus in patients usually suffering from asthma or cystic fibrosis.

(Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, NCI Thesaurus)