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espundia

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Main Entry: es·pun·dia
Pronunciation: is-'pün-dE-&, -'pun-
Function: noun
: leishmaniasis of the mouth, pharynx, and nose that isprevalent in Central and So. America
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espundia es·pun·di·a (ĭ-spŭn'dē-ə, ěs-p&oomacr;n'dyä)
n.
A type of American leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania braziliensis that affects the mucous membranes, particularly of the nose and mouth, resulting in grossly destructive changes. Also called Breda's disease.

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