Blastomyces
Blastomyces
Blastomyces (pronounced: blas-toh-my-sees) is a genus of fungi that is pathogenic to humans and other mammals. The term is derived from the Greek words "blastos" meaning sprout, and "mykes" meaning fungus.
Etymology
The term "Blastomyces" was first used in the late 19th century. It is derived from the Greek words "blastos" meaning "sprout" or "bud", and "mykes" meaning "fungus". This is in reference to the yeast-like budding characteristic of the fungi in this genus.
Related Terms
- Blastomycosis: A fungal infection caused by species of the Blastomyces genus, primarily Blastomyces dermatitidis.
- Blastomyces dermatitidis: The primary species of Blastomyces that causes blastomycosis in humans and other mammals.
- Fungi: The kingdom of organisms to which Blastomyces belongs.
- Pathogen: An organism that can cause disease, such as Blastomyces.
- Mammal: The class of animals that can be infected by Blastomyces.
Pronunciation
The term "Blastomyces" is pronounced as "blas-toh-my-sees".
See Also
- Mycology: The study of fungi, including Blastomyces.
- Infectious disease: Diseases caused by pathogens, including blastomycosis.
- Microbiology: The study of microscopic organisms, including fungi like Blastomyces.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blastomyces
- Wikipedia's article - Blastomyces
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