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fun⋅goid

[fuhng-goid]
–adjective
1. resembling a fungus; of the nature of a fungus.
2. Pathology. characterized by funguslike growths.
–noun
3. Pathology. a growth having the characteristics of a fungus.

Origin:
1830–40; fung(us) + -oid
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fun·goid   (fŭng'goid')   
adj.  Of, relating to, resembling, or being a fungus.
n.  A fungus.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: fun·goid
Pronunciation: 'f&[ng]-"goid
Function: adjective
: resembling, characteristic of, caused by, or being a fungus fungoid ulcer> fungoid growth>
Medical Dictionary

fungoid fun·goid (fŭng'goid')
adj.
Of, relating to, resembling, or being a fungus.

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