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An inflammatory condition caused by a fungus
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mycosis
Word definitions for mycosis in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. an inflammatory condition caused by a fungus [syn: fungal infection ]
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Mycosis (plural: mycoses ) is a fungal infection of animals, including humans. Mycoses are common and a variety of environmental and physiological conditions can contribute to the development of fungal diseases. Inhalation of fungal spores or localized ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1876, medical Latin; see myco- + -osis . Related: Mycotic .\n
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context pathology English) An infection caused by a fungus.
Usage examples of mycosis.
Dentritic mycosis, Tahitian tick feverthey died of a whole suite of diseases, some of them extremely rare.
Morris thought this case corresponded more to mycosis fungoides than any other malady.
Klebsiclla, Bruniere's disease, Dentritic mycosis, Tahitian tick fever—.