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hypha [′hī·fə] (mycology) One of the filaments composing the mycelium of a fungus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Fungi escape endocytosis by converting from yeast to hyphal forms; this not only conditions them for intracellular survival but also suggests how dimorphism may have originated. Hyphal proliferation occurs in the tissues of an immunocompromised host (classically a diabetic patient), followed by invasion of blood vessels and subsequent thrombosis, infarction, and tissue necrosis. Important interpretation is provided about the hyphal form of C. |
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