mycosis

noun

my·co·sis mī-ˈkō-səs

plural mycoses mī-ˈkō-ˌsēz

: infection with or disease caused by a fungus

mycotic

mī-ˈkä-tik

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web In lighter skin, the disease manifests as red spots, so doctors who aren’t familiar with how mycosis fungoides appear on dark skin can misdiagnose the condition. —

Shivani Majmudar, SELF, 25 Mar. 2022 After taking a biopsy, Dr. Harvey diagnosed Simmons with mycosis fungoides, a type of blood cancer that affects the skin. —

Shivani Majmudar, SELF, 25 Mar. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mycosis was in 1862

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“Mycosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mycosis. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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Medical Definition

mycosis

noun

my·co·sis mī-ˈkō-səs

plural mycoses -ˌsēz

: infection with or disease caused by a fungus

Last Updated: 25 Feb 2023 - Updated example sentences

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