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Cryptococcus
This term is used exclusively within medical and microbiological contexts to identify a specific genus of fungi. It carries a clinical connotation, typically associated with opportunistic infections in patients with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS.
As a taxonomic name, it follows the conventions of biological nomenclature. While it can be used as a common noun in clinical reports, it is most frequently encountered as part of a binomial species name, such as Cryptococcus neoformans.
Meanings
Examples
The patient was diagnosed with a systemic infection caused by cryptococcus.
Cryptococcus neoformans is the most common species affecting humans.
We need to check if the sample contains cryptococcus.
The thick polysaccharide capsule of cryptococcus protects it from the immune system.
I wonder if this strain of cryptococcus is resistant to the current antifungal drugs.
The lab report confirms the presence of cryptococcus in the cerebrospinal fluid.
Cryptococcus often resides in soil enriched with pigeon droppings.
Is the patient showing signs of cryptococcus meningitis?
Is the patient showing signs of cryptococcus meningitis?
The researcher observed the budding process of cryptococcus under the microscope.
The researcher observed the budding process of cryptococcus under the microscope.