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blastomycete
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blas·to·my·cete  (blst-mst, -m-st)
n.
Any of various yeastlike, budding fungi of the genus Blastomyces that cause diseases in humans and animals.

blastomycete  (blst-mst)
Any of various yeastlike deuteromycetes of the class Blastomycetes that are pathogenic in humans and animals.
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Noun1.blastomycete - any of various yeastlike budding fungi of the genus Blastomyces; cause disease in humans and other animals
fungus - an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia


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