Fungoid: meaning, definitions and examples

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fungoid

 

[ หˆfสŒล‹ษกษ”ษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

related to fungi

Fungoid refers to anything that has characteristics similar to fungi, including shape, growth patterns, or ecological functions. This term is often used to describe organisms or structures that resemble fungi or are related to them in some way. In scientific contexts, it may also refer to certain diseases caused by fungi. The use of fungoid can be particularly relevant in biology and medicine, where understanding the nature of fungal infections and their effects on other organisms is crucial.

Synonyms

fungal, mycotic, spore-like

Examples of usage

  • The fungoid growth spread rapidly across the surface.
  • Scientists discovered a new fungoid species in the rainforest.
  • Contaminated food can develop a fungoid appearance.
  • The researcher focused on fungoid infections in plants.

Translations

Translations of the word "fungoid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fungรณide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเค‚เค—เคธเคฏเฅเค•เฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fungoid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fungoid

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะธะฑะพะฟะพะดั–ะฑะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grzybopodobny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่Œ้กžใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fongique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fungoide

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fungoid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ท ๋ฅ˜์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุทุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ houbovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ houbovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็œŸ่Œ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ glivast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sveppaleg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐาฃั‹ั€ะฐัƒา›าฑะปะฐา› ั‚ำ™ั€ั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ™แƒแƒก แƒ›แƒกแƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถbษ™lษ™k kimi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fungoide

Etymology

The term 'fungoid' derives from the Latin word 'fungus', meaning 'mushroom' or 'fungus', which has its roots in the Greek word 'sphongos', meaning 'sponge'. The suffix '-oid' is used in English to denote resemblance or likeness. Therefore, 'fungoid' literally means 'like a fungus' or 'resembling fungi'. The concept of fungoid organisms became particularly pertinent with the advancements in biology and medicine in the 19th century, especially after the discovery and classification of various fungi. The branching of biology into mycology (the study of fungi) led to a broader understanding of fungoid molds, yeasts, and mushrooms, and their role in ecosystems and human health. Today, the term is especially relevant in discussions surrounding fungal infections, mycology, and ecological studies.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,126 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.