fungus; true fungus
Scientific and medical term for fungi, including molds, yeasts, and mushrooms. Often used in contexts like infections (真菌感染) or microbiology.
Fungal infections are treated with antifungal drugs.
This mushroom is a type of fungus.
antifungal
fungicide
fungal infection; mycosis
deep-seated mycosis; invasive fungal infection
From 真 (true) + 菌 (fungus/bacterium), a calque of English 'true fungus' or scientific Latin 'Eumycota'. The term distinguishes fungi from bacteria and other microorganisms.