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Definition of Fomes
1. Noun. Genus of bracket fungi forming corky or woody perennial shelflike sporophores often of large size; includes some that cause destructive heartrot in trees.
Exact synonyms: Genus Fomes
Generic synonyms: Fungus Genus
Group relationships: Family Polyporaceae, Polyporaceae
Member holonyms: Agaric, Fomes Igniarius
Generic synonyms: Fungus Genus
Group relationships: Family Polyporaceae, Polyporaceae
Member holonyms: Agaric, Fomes Igniarius
Definition of Fomes
1. n. Any substance supposed to be capable of absorbing, retaining, and transporting contagious or infectious germs; as, woolen clothes are said to be active fomites.
Definition of Fomes
1. a substance capable of carrying infection [n FOMITES]
Medical Definition of Fomes
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Origin: L. Fomes, -itis, touch-wood, tinder.
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