(ap'ō-fiz'ō-mī'sēz), A genus of fungi in the family Mucoraceae; a cause of mucormycosis.
Ap·o·phy·so·my·ces
(ap-ō-fiz-ō-mī'sēz) A genus of fungi in the family Mucoraceae; a cause of zygomycosis, including necrotizing fasciitis and osteomyelitis. Infections occur after fungal spores are implanted in traumatic wounds.