fungus

• Nom désignant un groupe d'organismes qui ne sont ni des plantes ni des animaux, comprenant les moisissures, les levures et les champignons proprement dits, qui se nourrissent en absorbant des substances organiques.

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.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Organism groupB2formalscientific

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

   champignon (règne des Fungi)

   • 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.

   Infection fongique

   • 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.

   Synonymesfungal infectionmycosis