Fungoid
/ˈfʌŋɡɔɪd/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Resemblance
Use 'fungoid' to describe something that physically looks like a fungus, with a similar shape or texture.
A fungoid outcropping marred the smoothness of the rock.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Fungoid' often implies an unwanted or negative growth, similar to how fungi might be seen.
They found fungoid protrusions distorting the once-pristine walls.
Pro Tip 3/3Biological Context
Fungoid is primarily used in biological contexts, such as in medicine or botany.
Her diagnosis included a fungoid tumor, requiring immediate attention.
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