Fungus
malassezia
Subclass of:
Mitosporic Fungi; Basidiomycota; Yeasts
Definitions related to malassezia:
  • A genus of obligatory lipophilic yeast in the phylum Basidiomycota naturally found on the skin of many warm-blooded animals. Species in this genus are associated with superficial infections of the skin and associated structures.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A mitosporic fungal genus that causes a variety of skin disorders. Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum orbiculare) causes TINEA VERSICOLOR.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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