Monilial
/məˈnɪliəl/noun
Relating to fungi of the genus Monilia or to moniliasis, especially candidiasis.
Did you know?The biological name Monilia comes from Latin monile, meaning “necklace,” because the fungus’s cells can appear linked in bead-like chains under a microscope.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
monile
“A necklace or ornamental chain; literally an object made of beads or linked ornaments.”
19th Century
New Latin
Monilia
“A fungal genus name, formed from Latin monile to describe the organism’s bead-like chains of cells.”
19th Century
Scientific English
monilia
“The name used in English for fungi classified in the genus Monilia.”
19th Century
Medical English
moniliasis
“Disease associated with Monilia fungi, especially what was historically called thrush or candidiasis.”
19th–20th Century
English
monilial
“Relating to Monilia or to moniliasis.”
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