from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A genus of pyrenomycetous fungi, belonging to the Perisporiaceæ, and closely related to the Erysipheæ.
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- n. a genus of fungi belonging to the order Eurotiales
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The authors studied two specific molds, eurotium and penicillium, and found they strengthened protection against asthma.