sycosis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sycosis
1570–80; < New Latin < Greek sȳ́kōsis, equivalent to sŷk ( on ) fig + -ōsis -osis
Example Sentences
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In tinea sycosis, or ringworm sycosis, the history of the case is different.
From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Stelwagon, Henry Weightman
Secondary Causes Hereditary and constitutional taints of sycosis, scrofula, psora, syphilis; mercurianism, cinchonism, iodism and many other forms of chronic poisoning.
From Nature Cure by Lindlahr, Henry
The resulting parasitic inflammations are known as favus, sycosis, ringworm, thrush, etc.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Circumscribed epidermic elevations containing pus; as, for example, the pustules of acne, of impetigo, and of sycosis.
From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Stelwagon, Henry Weightman
How is ringworm of the bearded region to be distinguished from eczema and sycosis?
From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Stelwagon, Henry Weightman
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