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单词 aspergillus
释义

aspergillus

noun

as·​per·​gil·​lus ˌa-spər-ˈji-ləs How to pronounce aspergillus (audio)
plural aspergilli ˌa-spər-ˈji-ˌlī How to pronounce aspergillus (audio)
: any of a genus (Aspergillus) of ascomycetous fungi with branched radiate sporophores including many common molds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The hospital closed the operating rooms in May after routine testing detected aspergillus in several ORs and in equipment storage areas. Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 4 July 2019 Seattle Children's first became aware of aspergillus last year, according to the Seattle Times. Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 4 July 2019 Aspergillus is a fungus whose spores are present in the air, but does not normally cause illness, according to the aspergillus & aspergillosis Website. Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 4 July 2019 Rice wine production requires growing the mold aspergillus oryzae (commonly known as koji) onto rice. Wei Tchou, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2018 Ancient Chinese brewers would add a fungus called aspergillus to the rice; the spores release enzymes that break down starch into fermentable sugars. Julia Thiel, Chicago Reader, 11 July 2017

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, genus name, from aspergillum

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

aspergillus

noun

as·​per·​gil·​lus -ˈjil-əs How to pronounce aspergillus (audio)
1
capitalized : a genus of ascomycetous fungi with branched radiate sporophores including many common molds
2
plural aspergilli -ˈjil-ˌī How to pronounce aspergillus (audio) -(ˌ)ē How to pronounce aspergillus (audio) : any fungus of the genus Aspergillus
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