Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
myc
Prefix
/mʌɪk/
Definition
A prefix used in biology to refer to fungi.
Examples
- Mycology is the study of fungi.
- Mycobacterium is a genus of bacteria that includes pathogens known to infect humans, often associated with tuberculosis.
- Mycorrhizae are symbiotic relationships between fungi and plant roots.
Meaning
The term ‘myc’ comes from the Greek word ‘mykes’ which means fungus. It is commonly used in scientific nomenclature to denote relationships to fungi.
Synonyms
- Fungal
- Mycelial
- Mycological
