Entry: monilial (adj.)
Definition: Of, caused by, or relating to a monilia or monilias.
And
if you’re not currently on your lunch break, here’s monilia (n.): A
genus of fungi having conidia arranged in chains like beads on a string.
As a count noun: any of various fungi now or formerly belonging to this
genus, some of which are pathogens of humans or plants.
Other: Only a couple medical terms left in the next long while. Thankfully.
SNOOT score: 1
Page: 33
Source: Oxford English Dictionary
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