blastomycosis

[blas-toh-mahy-koh-sis]

noun Pathology.

any of several diseases caused by certain yeastlike fungi, especially blastomycetes.

Origin of blastomycosis

From New Latin, dating back to 1895–1900; see origin at blasto-, mycosis

Related formsblas·to·my·cot·ic

[blas-toh-mahy-kot-ik] /ˌblæs toʊ maɪˈkɒt ɪk/, adjective

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blastomycosis in Medicine

blastomycosis

[blăs′tō-mī-kō′sĭs]

n.

A chronic granulomatous and suppurative disease caused by the dimorphic fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis, originating as a respiratory infection, and usually spreading to the lungs, bones, and skin.