NCIt definition : A genus of rapidly growing moniliaceous fungi in the family Chaetomiaceae characterized
by the production of solitary, hyaline, smooth walled aleurioconidia. Species in this
genus are normally found in soil, air, cellulose and plant debris. Some species within
the genus are causative agents of infections in immunocompromised individuals.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any fungal organism that is not assigned to the species level but can be assigned
to the Chaetomium genus level.;