About The Word Fomes
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Fomes
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What's The Definition Of Fomes?
[n] genus of bracket fungi forming corky or woody perennial shelflike sporophores often of large size; includes some that cause destructive heartrot in trees
Synonyms | Synonyms for Fomes: genus Fomes Related Terms | Find terms related to Fomes: See Also | agaric | family Polyporaceae | Fomes igniarius | fungus genus | Polyporaceae Fomes In Webster's Dictionary \Fo"mes\, n.; pl. {Fomites}. [L. fomes, -itis, touch-wood,
tinder.] (Med.)
Any substance supposed to be capable of absorbing, retaining,
and transporting contagious or infectious germs; as, woolen
clothes are said to be active fomites.
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