RHINOSPORIDIUM Definition & Meaning

rhinosporidium

[ rahy-noh-spaw-rid-ee-uhm, -spoh- ]

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plural rhinosporidia

any fungus of the genus Rhinosporidium, members of which produce vascular polyps in the nasal passages.

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From New Latin, dating back to 1900–05; rhino-, spore, -idium

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They diagnosed the patient with rhinosporidiosis, which is caused by an aquatic parasite called Rhinosporidium seeberi.

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The genus Rhinosporidium should probably be placed in a distinct family.

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