saprogen
noun
sap·ro·gen
ˈsap-rə-jən, -ˌjen 
: an organism (as a fungus) living upon and causing decay of nonliving organic matter
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“Saprogen.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/saprogen. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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