mycosis

[ mahy-koh-sis ]

nounPathology.

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

Origin of mycosis

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

Other words from mycosis

my·cot·ic [mahy-kot-ik], /maɪˈkɒt ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for mycosis

mycosis

/ (maɪˈkəʊsɪs) /

noun

any infection or disease caused by fungus

Derived forms of mycosis

mycotic (maɪˈkɒtɪk), adjective

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