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- [krip-tuh-kok-uh s]
- /ˌkrɪp təˈkɒk əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krip-tuh-kok-uh s]
- /ˌkrɪp təˈkɒk əs/
Definitions of cryptococcus word
- noun cryptococcus any fungus of the genus Cryptococcus, some of which cause disease in animals and humans 3
- noun cryptococcus any yeastlike fungus of the genus Cryptococcus, including C. neoformans, the causative agent of cryptococcosis. 1
- noun cryptococcus Any soil fungus of the genus Cryptococcus, many of which are pathogenic. 1
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Origin of cryptococcus
First appearance:
before 1833 One of the 36% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1833; See origin at crypto-, -coccus
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Parts of speech for Cryptococcus
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cryptococcus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- what is cryptococcus neoformans?
- what is cryptococcus?
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