NCIt related terms : Paecilomyces lilacinus; Penicillium lilacinum; Purpureocillium lilacinus;
NCIt definition : A species of saprobic, filamentous fungi in the phylum Ascomycota. Depending upon
available nutrients in the environment P. lilacinum may be entomopathogenic, mycoparasitic,
saprophytic, or nematophagous. Human infections are rare, but may occur in patients
with compromised immune systems or intraocular lens implants.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any fungal organism that can be assigned to the species Purpureocillium lilacinum.;