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

Derived Forms

• mycotic, adjective

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of mycosis¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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