sporotrichosis

[ spawr-uh-tri-koh-sis, spohr- ]
nounPathology.

  1. a widespread infectious disease marked by nodules or ulcers of the skin, chiefly affecting humans and domestic mammals and caused by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii.

Origin of sporotrichosis

1
From New Latin, dating back to 1905–10; see origin at sporo-, trich-, -osis

Other words from sporotrichosis

  • spo·ro·tri·chot·ic [spawr-uh-tri-kot-ik, spohr-], /ˌspɔr ə trɪˈkɒt ɪk, ˌspoʊr-/, adjective

Words Nearby sporotrichosis

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How to use sporotrichosis in a sentence

  • sporotrichosis is a mycotic infection due to the sporothrix Shenkii.

    Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles

  • Furthermore, the injection of mallein in cases of sporotrichosis will be attended with negative results.

    Special Report on Diseases of the Horse | United States Department of Agriculture

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