Mycophylaxin is a scientific term that describes a type of microbe that feeds on fungi. The word is pronounced [mahy-koh-fuh-lak-sin], with emphasis on the second syllable. The "myco-" prefix indicates that the microbe consumes fungi, while "-phylaxin" suggests a protective or defensive function. The spelling of the word may seem complex, but it follows the standard rules of Latin and Greek word construction often used in scientific terminology. As such, the spelling of the word reflects its meaning and origin.
A phylaxin protective against fungi, bacterial or other.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.