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| Acremonium |
the genus of fungi, formerly known as Cephalosporium, from which the antibiotic cephalosporin was originally isolated. Several species may cause disease in humans, esp. pneumonia. |
| aflatoxin |
any of a group of toxic compounds produced by certain molds, esp. those in the genus Aspergillus. Consumption of food contaminated with these molds can cause liver disease and cancer. |
| aloe |
any of a genus of mostly African plants that have thick, jagged leaves and bear red or yellow flowers. [1/2 definitions] |
| anole |
any lizard of the genus Anoli, in which the male has a throat flap and all individuals have the ability to change colors. |
| Aspergillus |
a genus of fungus that is classified as a mold. |
| astilbe |
any plant of the genus Astilbe, having small red, white, or pink flowers. |
| Australopithecine |
a tool-making primate of an extinct genus of hominids that inhabited eastern and southern Africa. |
| candida |
any fungus of the genus Candida that commonly causes infections, esp. of the mouth and vagina. |
| candidiasis |
infection by any fungus of the genus Candida, often occurring in the mouth or vagina. |
| ceanothus |
any tree or shrub of the genus Ceanothus, having clusters of blue or white flowers. |
| cephalosporin |
any of a group of antibiotics originally isolated from fungi of the genus Acremonium (formerly known as Cephalosporium) used to treat bacterial infections. |
| clostridium |
any of a genus of spore-forming, anaerobic bacteria, Clostridium, that inhabits soil or the intestinal tract of humans. |
| coneflower |
any a various plants, esp. of the genus Echinacea, having cone-shaped flowers. |
| congener |
an organism in the same genus as another. [1/2 definitions] |
| coquina |
any of a genus of small saltwater clams of various colors, often with striped or banded shells. [1/2 definitions] |
| differentia |
a distinguishing character or attribute, as of one species of animal or plant in relation to others of the same genus. |
| disa |
a genus of tropical African orchids, or any plant in this genus. |
| enterovirus |
a genus of virus that can cause disease in human and other mammals. Infection typically begins in the gastrointestinal tract and can spread to other areas, including the nervous system. |
| euglena |
any of various freshwater flagellates of the genus Euglena, characterized by a single flagellum, light-sensitive eyespot, and usually bright green coloring. |
| genera |
a plural form of genus. |
| generic |
of or concerning a biological genus. [1/4 definitions] |
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