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mycotic

[ mahy-kot-ik ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or caused by a fungus.


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Other Words From

  • postmy·cotic adjective
  • premy·cotic adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mycotic1

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Example Sentences

Sporotrichosis is a mycotic infection due to the sporothrix Shenkii.

In some places capillary mycotic emboli with subsequent hemorrhage were encountered.

Page and Frothingham were first to recognize its mycotic nature in the United States.

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

Bttcher's98 view that gastric ulcer is of mycotic origin, being produced by micrococci, has thus far met with no confirmation.

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