Hendersonula toruloidea

Hendersonula toruloidea definition - medical

Hen·der·so·nu·la to·ru·loi·de·a (hĕnˌdər-sə-nyo͞oˈlə tôrˌyə-loiˈdē-ə)

noun
A species of black yeast capable of producing infections of the toenails as well as of the skin of the feet.

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