I. ˈfəŋˌgȯid adjective
Etymology: probably from (assumed) New Latin fungoides, from Latin fungus + New Latin -oides -oid
1. : resembling a fungus: as
a. : having a mushroom shape or spongy or fleshy texture
a fungoid ulcer
b. : growing rapidly
the fungoid growth of bureaucracy — Eric Partridge
2. chiefly Britain : fungous 1a, 1b
dampness promotes fungoid growth
II. noun
( -s )
: a fungoid growth