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sycosis
[ sahy-koh-sis ]
/ saɪˈkoʊ sɪs /
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noun Pathology.
an inflammatory disease of the hair follicles, characterized by a pustular eruption.
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Origin of sycosis
Words nearby sycosis
syconoid, sycophancy, sycophant, sycophantic, sycosiform, sycosis, Sydenham, Sydenham's chorea, Sydney, Sydneysider, Sydney silky
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How to use sycosis in a sentence
The superficial type of ringworm sycosis is readily distinguished by the ring-like character of the patches.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman StelwagonIn tinea sycosis, or ringworm sycosis, the history of the case is different.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman StelwagonTinea sycosis yields in most instances in the course of several weeks or a few months.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman StelwagonHow is ringworm of the bearded region to be distinguished from eczema and sycosis?
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British Dictionary definitions for sycosis
sycosis
/ (saɪˈkəʊsɪs) /
noun
chronic inflammation of the hair follicles, esp those of the beard, caused by a staphylococcal infection
Word Origin for sycosis
C16: via New Latin from Greek sukōsis, from sukon fig
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Medical definitions for sycosis
sycosis
[ sī-kō′sĭs ]
n.
A chronic inflammation of the hair follicles, especially of the beard, characterized by the eruption of pimples and nodules.ficosis
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