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mycosis

[ mahy-koh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. the presence of parasitic fungi in or on any part of the body.
  2. the condition caused by the presence of such fungi.

mycosis

/ maɪˈkəʊsɪs; maɪˈkɒtɪk /

noun

  1. any infection or disease caused by fungus

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Derived Forms

  • mycotic, adjective

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Other Words From

  • my·cot·ic [mahy-, kot, -ik], adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mycosis1

First recorded in 1875–80; myc- + -osis

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Example Sentences

Mycosis tonsillaris is a synonym for mycotic tonsillitis (tonsillitis mycotica benigna or tonsillitis parasitica).

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