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Aphyllophorales

Medical Definition:	An order of fungi in the phylum BASIDIOMYCOTA having macroscopic basidiocarps. The members are characterized by their saprophytic activities as decomposers, particularly in the degradation of CELLULOSE and LIGNIN. A large number of species in the order have been used medicinally. (From Alexopoulos, Introductory Mycology, 4th ed, pp504-68)
Also Called:	Poria

Aphyllophorales Categories.

	Ganoderma - A genus of fungi in the family Ganodermataceae, order APHYLLOPHORALES, containing a dimitic hyphal system. It causes a white rot, and is a wood decomposer. Ganoderma lucidum (REISHI) is used in traditional Chinese medicine (MEDICINE, CHINESE TRADITIONAL).
	Polyporaceae - A family of basidiomycetous fungi, order APHYLLOPHORALES, living in decaying plant matter and timber.
	Schizophyllum - A genus of fleshy shelf basidiomycetous fungi, family Schizophyllaceae, order APHYLLOPHORALES, growing on woody substrata. It is pathogenic in humans.

Aphyllophorales Medical Definitions and Terms

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