Fomes

[fәumi:z]

Definition

(noun.) genus of bracket fungi forming corky or woody perennial shelflike sporophores often of large size; includes some that cause destructive heartrot in trees.

Typist: Tim--From WordNet

Definition

(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.

Inputed by Laura

Definition

n. any porous substance capable of absorbing and retaining contagious effluvia:—pl. Fomī′tes.

Edited by Gertrude