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white fungus

/waɪt ˈfʌŋɡəs/

Tradução: Termo geral para diversos fungos pálidos ou esbranquiçados, frequentemente referindo-se a um tipo de infecção fúngica em plantas ou, em contexto médico, a uma infecção fúngica rara e grave causada por espécies de Candida que afeta órgãos internos.

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/waɪt ˈfʌŋɡəs/C1formalmedical
  • ptTermo geral para diversos fungos pálidos ou esbranquiçados, frequentemente referindo-se a um tipo de infecção fúngica em plantas ou, em contexto médico, a uma infecção fúngica rara e grave causada por espécies de Candida que afeta órgãos internos.

A general term for various pale or whitish fungi, often referring to a type of fungal infection in plants or, in medical contexts, a rare and serious fungal infection caused by Candida species affecting internal organs.

  1. C1formal

    A rare and serious fungal infection caused by the Candida species, affecting the lungs and other organs, often in immunocompromised individuals.

    ptInfecção fúngica

    • The patient was diagnosed with white fungus after a chest X-ray.
    • Doctors are monitoring cases of white fungus in post-COVID patients.
    • White fungus can be more dangerous than black fungus if untreated.
  2. Fungal organismB2formal

    A type of fungus that appears white in color, often found on plants, soil, or decaying matter.

    ptFungo branco

    • White fungus was growing on the damp wood in the basement.
    • The gardener identified white fungus on the rose bushes.
    • Some species of white fungus are used in biotechnology.