1. Plural of cryptococcus; a genus of encapsulated yeast fungi that can cause serious infections in humans and animals, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
Usage: medical/scientific term; plural form; often used in clinical and laboratory contexts

Examples

• The patient's cerebrospinal fluid tested positive for cryptococci, indicating a fungal meningitis infection.
• Cryptococci are commonly found in soil and bird droppings worldwide.
• Immunocompromised patients are at higher risk of developing cryptococcal infections from cryptococci exposure.
• The laboratory identified cryptococci under the microscope using special staining techniques.
• Antifungal medications are used to treat infections caused by cryptococci.