fungus

• Sustantivo que designa un grupo de organismos que no son ni plantas ni animales, e incluye mohos, levaduras y setas, que obtienen nutrientes absorbiendo materia orgánica.

A noun referring to a group of organisms that are neither plants nor animals, including molds, yeasts, and mushrooms, which obtain nutrients by absorbing organic matter.

plural irregular

1. Organism groupB2formalscientific

   A group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as mushrooms.

   Hongos (grupo de organismos)

   • Mushrooms are a type of fungus that grows in damp environments.
   • The doctor identified a fungus as the cause of the skin infection.
   • Fungi play a crucial role in decomposing organic matter in ecosystems.

2. B2formalmedical

   An infection caused by a fungus, often affecting the skin, nails, or lungs.

   Infección por hongos

   • He developed a fungus on his foot after walking barefoot in the locker room.
   • The cream is effective against athlete's foot fungus.
   • Fungal infections can be difficult to treat without proper medication.

   Sinónimosfungal infectionmycosis