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Medical Definition of Imperfect fungus
1. A fungus in which the means of sexual reproduction is not yet recognised; these fungi generally reproduce by means of conidia. Perfect fungus, a fungus possessing both sexual and asexual means of reproduction, and in which both mating forms are recognised. Ray fungus, a bacterium which is a member of the order Actinomycetales. (05 Mar 2000)