sycosis

[ sahy-koh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. an inflammatory disease of the hair follicles, characterized by a pustular eruption.

sycosis

/ saɪˈkəʊsɪs /

noun

1. chronic inflammation of the hair follicles, esp those of the beard, caused by a staphylococcal infection

Word History and Origins

Origin of sycosis¹

1570–80; < New Latin < Greek sȳ́kōsis, equivalent to sŷk ( on ) fig + -ōsis -osis

Word History and Origins

Origin of sycosis¹

C16: via New Latin from Greek sukōsis, from sukon fig

Example Sentences

The superficial type of ringworm sycosis is readily distinguished by the ring-like character of the patches.

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In tinea sycosis, or ringworm sycosis, the history of the case is different.

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Tinea sycosis yields in most instances in the course of several weeks or a few months.

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How is ringworm of the bearded region to be distinguished from eczema and sycosis?

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