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An infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
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coccidioidomycosis
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules [syn: coccidiomycosis , valley fever , desert rheumatism ]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
coccidioidomycosis \coccidioidomycosis\ n. a disease of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules.
Wikipedia
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Coccidioidomycosis (, ), commonly known as " cocci ," " Valley fever ," as well as " California fever ," " desert rheumatism ," and " San Joaquin Valley fever ," is a mammalian fungal disease caused by Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadasii . It ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context medicine English) An infectious respiratory disease caused by inhalation of the fungus (taxlink Coccidioides immitis species noshow=1).