mycotic

[mahy-kot-ik]

adjective

of, relating to, or caused by a fungus.

Origin of mycotic

Related formspost·my·cot·ic, adjectivepre·my·cot·ic, adjective

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Examples from the Web for mycotic

Historical Examples of mycotic

Mycosis tonsillaris is a synonym for mycotic tonsillitis (tonsillitis mycotica benigna or tonsillitis parasitica).
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
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Bttcher's98 view that gastric ulcer is of mycotic origin, being produced by micrococci, has thus far met with no confirmation.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
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Page and Frothingham were first to recognize its mycotic nature in the United States.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse
United States Department of Agriculture
Bollinger reports a mycotic disease of the trachea and lungs in birds.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I
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Sporotrichosis is a mycotic infection due to the sporothrix Shenkii.
Manual of Surgery
Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles

mycotic in Medicine

mycotic

[mī-kŏt′ĭk]

adj.

Relating to mycosis.
Relating to a fungus.

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