any of a group of yeastlike fungi that reproduce by budding: some cause animal disease and others ferment food
See torula in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(tôrˈyə-lə, -ə-lə, tŏrˈ-)
nounpl.tor·u·lae(-lēˌ, -līˌ) or tor·u·las
Any of a group of fungi similar to the yeasts but lacking asci, many of which ferment sugars and are commonly found in dairy products. Also called torula yeast.
