Definitions of zymosis
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a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
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synonyms:
ferment, fermentation, fermenting, zymolysis
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types:
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bottom fermentation
a slow kind of alcoholic fermentation at a temperature low enough that the yeast cells can sink to the bottom of the fermenting liquid; used in the production of lager
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top fermentation
a violent kind of alcoholic fermentation at a temperature high enough to carry the yeast cells to the top of the fermenting liquid; used in the production of ale
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vinification
the process whereby fermentation changes grape juice into wine
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type of:
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chemical action, chemical change, chemical process
(chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved
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bottom fermentation
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(medicine) the development and spread of an infectious disease (especially one caused by a fungus)
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fungal infection, mycosis
an inflammatory condition caused by a fungus
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blastomycosis
any of several infections of the skin or mucous membrane caused by Blastomyces
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ringworm, roundworm, tinea
infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
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coccidioidomycosis, coccidiomycosis, desert rheumatism, valley fever
an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
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cryptococcosis
a fungal infection characterized by nodular lesions--first in the lungs and spreading to the nervous system
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candidiasis, monilia disease, moniliasis
an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especially Candida albicans)
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dermatomycosis, dermatophytosis
fungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing)
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favus
a contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East
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keratomycosis
fungal infection of the cornea
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phycomycosis
any fungal infection caused by fungi of the Phycomycetes group
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sporotrichosis
a chronic fungal infection of the skin and lymph nodes
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rhinosporidiosis
fungal infection of the nose; often acquired while swimming
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infection
(medicine) the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms and their multiplication which can lead to tissue damage and disease
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