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aspergillus

/æspərˈdʒɪləs/ noun · British & US
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What does aspergillus mean?

noun

A genus of fungi, some species of which are pathogenic to humans and animals, and others that are used in the production of antibiotics and other compounds.

Example

"The lab was studying the properties of Aspergillus flavus, a fungus that produces aflatoxins."

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