A genus of dematiaceous (dark coloured) fungi, characterised by acrotheca, that cause chromoblastomycosis. ... See: Phialophora. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: rī′nō-klad′ē-el′ă Definitions: 1. A genus of dematiaceous (dark colored) fungi, characterized by acrotheca, which cause chromoblastomycosis.