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真菌類 Life Science Dictionary (Shuji Kaneko) | |||
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菌類 news2 nf47 (kinrui); 菌 news1 nf11 (きん) | |||
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真菌 news2 nf42 (しんきん) | |||
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A plant-like organism that feeds off a living host organism or dead or decaying material. Examples of fungi include mushrooms, yeast, and mold. People with weakened immune systems, including people with HIV, are at a higher risk for fungal infections than people with healthy immune systems. |