monilia

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a monilia culture under a microscope.

Definition

Noun 1. A type of fungus: Any of various yeast-like fungi belonging to the (now largely obsolete) genus Monilia. These fungi are characterized by their asexual, imperfect reproductive stage and are often associated with certain infections or food spoilage. 2. Medical context: A term historically used to refer to fungi, particularly Candida species, that cause infections such as thrush.

Usage Examples

• General/Scientific Context:
  • The laboratory identified the contaminant as a species of monilia.
  • Some monilia are responsible for the soft rot of fruits.
• Medical/Historical Context:
  • The old medical text described oral thrush as being caused by monilia.
  • A monilia infection of the skin requires antifungal treatment.

Advanced Usage

• The term "monilia" is primarily used in historical or less specific scientific contexts. In modern mycology (the study of fungi) and medicine, more precise taxonomic names like (e.g., ) are preferred.
• It can be used attributively (like an adjective) in compound terms, though these are now considered dated.
  • Example: "monilia infection" (now more accurately called a "candidiasis" or "yeast infection").

Variants and Related Words

• Monilial (adjective): Pertaining to or caused by monilia.
  • Example: "monilial vaginitis" (an outdated term for a yeast infection).
• Candida (noun): The modern genus name for many fungi formerly classified as .
• Yeast (noun): A general term for single-celled fungi, which includes organisms once called monilia.

Synonyms

• Yeast (in a broad, non-technical sense)
• Fungus
• (in modern medical/biological contexts)

Notes on Meaning

• The primary meaning refers to a morphological form (a chain of asexual spores) and a historical taxonomic grouping. It does not refer to a single, current genus.
• Its use often implies an outdated classification system for fungi. When encountered, it typically points to what are now classified as species within the genus or related genera.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any of the yeastlike imperfect fungi of the genus Monilia