imperfect fungus

imperfect fungus definition - medical

im·per·fect fungus (ĭm-pûrˈfĭkt)

noun
Any of various fungi of the phylum Fungi Imperfecti, including Aspergillus, Candida, Cryptococcus, and other human pathogens.

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