microsporon
/mʌɪˈkrɒspərɒn/Medicine and Mycology. Now rare
noun
Any member of the genus Microsporum of fungi; (in form Microsporon) the genus itself (now historical ).
Origin
Late 19th century. From scientific Latin Microsporon, genus name, alteration of the earlier name Microsporum Microsporum.
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