Trichophyton - ț̢
A mitosporic fungal genus and an anamorphic form of Arthroderma. Various species attack the skin, nails, and hair.
Synonyms : Trychophyton
Trichosanthes - ț̢
A plant species of the family CUCURBITACEAE that is a source of TRICHOSANTHIN (a ribosomal inhibitory protein).
Synonyms : Trichosanthes kirilowii
Trichosanthin - ț̢
Plant-derived ribosome-inactivating protein (RIP) purified from the Chinese medicinal herb tian-hua-fen which is obtained from the root tubers of Trichosanthes kirilowii. It has been used as an abortifacient and in the treatment of trophoblastic tumors. GLQ223 (Compound Q), a highly purified form of trichosanthin, has been proposed as antiviral treatment for AIDS.
Trichosporon - ț̢
A mitosporic fungal genus causing opportunistic infections, endocarditis, fungemia, and white PIEDRA.
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Trichostomatida - ț̢
An order of ciliate protozoa in which the cytostome is usually situated at the base of an oral groove, the wall of which bears dense cilia.