aspergillus
aspergillus
Definition
as·per·gil·lus (-jil′əs)
noun pl. -·gil′li′-ī′
any of a widespread genus (Aspergillus) of ascomycetous fungi bearing chains of spores attached to stalks on the swollen end of a threadlike branch: their purified enzymes are used in food production
Etymology: ModL < aspergillum: so named from appearing similar to the aspergillum
aspergillus
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- fumigatus: Damp grain and bread can be contaminated with the mold Aspergillus fumigatus, which when inhaled by birds can be fatal.
- nidulans: Aspergillus nidulans [ 1 ] For studies of nutritional mutants.
- infection: Aspergillus infections efficacy in aspergillosis patients with poor prognosis Voriconazole has in vitro fungicidal activity against Aspergillus spp.
- oryzae: Aspergillus oryzae [ 1 ] Produces a potent amylase; useful for studies of starch digestion.
- niger: Aspergillus niger [ 1 ] Useful for studies of the influence of magnesium on growth and the development of spore color.
- parasiticus: Growth and mycotoxin production of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus were inhibited by extracts of Agave cactus ( the cactus used in tequila ).
Noun used with modifier
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