English Words Starting With M

• mycobacteria

  plural-nounC2
  /ˌmaɪ.kəʊ.bækˈtɪə.ri.ə/A genus of bacteria characterized by a waxy coating on their cell walls, making them resistant to many antibiotics and staining techniques.
• mycobacterium

  nounC2
  /ˌmaɪ.kəʊ.bækˈtɪə.ri.əm/A genus of rod-shaped, often pathogenic bacteria characterized by a waxy cell wall, causing diseases like tuberculosis and leprosy.
• mycobiont

  nounVery Low
  /ˈmaɪ.kəʊ.baɪ.ɒnt/The fungal component of a lichen, living in symbiosis with a photosynthetic partner (the photobiont).
• mycocecidium

  nounRare (Technical/Scientific)
  /ˌmaɪkəʊsɪˈsɪdɪəm/A gall or abnormal plant growth specifically induced by a fungal infection.
• mycoflora

  nounVery Low
  /ˌmaɪ.kəʊˈflɔː.rə/The fungal life present in a specific environment or region.
• mycology

  nounC2
  /maɪˈkɒlədʒi/The branch of biology concerned with the scientific study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties, taxonomy, and ecology.
• mycoparasite

  nounRare/Very Low
  /ˌmaɪ.kəʊˈpær.ə.saɪt/A fungus that parasitizes another fungus.
• mycophagist

  nounRare
  /maɪˈkɒfədʒɪst/A person who eats fungi (especially mushrooms).
• mycoplasma

  nounC2
  /ˌmaɪ.kə(ʊ)ˈplæz.mə/A very small type of bacteria that lacks a rigid cell wall and can cause diseases in humans, animals, and plants.
• mycorrhiza

  nounC2
  /ˌmaɪ.kəˈraɪ.zə/A symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a plant, where the fungus aids the plant in nutrient and water absorption.
• mycosis

  nounC2
  /maɪˈkəʊsɪs/Any disease caused by a fungus.
• mycostat

  nounVery Low (C2+)
  /ˈmaɪ.kəʊ.stæt/A substance that inhibits the growth or reproduction of fungi without necessarily killing them.
• mycostatin

  nounLow
  /ˈmaɪkəʊˌstætɪn/A brand name for the antifungal medication nystatin, used to treat fungal infections, particularly candidiasis.
• mycota

  nounVery Low
  /maɪˈkəʊtə/A taxonomic category, typically used as a suffix to denote a division or major group of fungi (e.g., Eumycota).
• mycotoxicosis

  nounVery Low
  /ˌmaɪkə(ʊ)ˌtɒksɪˈkəʊsɪs/A disease or poisoning caused by the ingestion of toxins produced by fungi (moulds).
• mycotoxin

  nounC2
  /ˈmaɪkəʊˌtɒksɪn/A poisonous substance produced by fungi (moulds).
• mycotrophy

  nounC2 - Very Low Frequency (Specialist Scientific Term)
  /ˌmaɪ.kəʊˈtrɒf.i/The symbiotic nutritional relationship between a fungus and the roots of a plant, where the fungus facilitates the plant's absorption of nutrients and water from the soil.
• mycovirus

  nounTechnical (Very Low Frequency)
  /ˈmaɪkəʊˌvaɪrəs/A virus that specifically infects fungi.
• mydriasis

  nounVery low
  /mɪˈdraɪ.ə.sɪs/Abnormal dilation of the pupil of the eye.
• mydriatic

  adjectivenounLow / Very Specialist
  /ˌmɪdrɪˈætɪk/Relating to or causing dilation (widening) of the pupil of the eye.

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