2. A genus of microörganisms of which the acetic ferment (Mycoderma aceti), which converts alcoholic fluids into vinegar, is a representative. Cf. Mother.
MYCOLOGIC; MYCOLOGICAL
My`co*log"ic, My`co*log"ic*al, a.
Defn: Of or relating to mycology, or the fungi.
MYCOLOGIST
My*col"o*gist, n.
Defn: One who is versed in, or who studies, mycology.
MYCOLOGY
My*col"o*gy, n. Etym: [Gr. my`khs fungus + -logy.]
Defn: That branch of botanical science which relates to the musgrooms and other fungi.
MYCOMELIC
My`co*mel"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. (spirious) mucus) + (Chem.)
Defn: Pertaining to, or designating, a complex nitrogenous acid of the alloxan group, obtained as a honey-yellow powder. Its solutions have a gelatinous consistency.
MYCOPROTEIN
My`co*pro"te*in, n. Etym: [Gr. (spirious) mucus) + E. protein.]
(Biol.)