penicilliosis

noun

pen·​i·​cil·​li·​o·​sis ˌpen-ə-ˌsil-ē-ˈō-səs How to pronounce penicilliosis (audio)
plural penicillioses -ˌsēz How to pronounce penicilliosis (audio)
: infection with or disease caused by molds of the genus Penicillium

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“Penicilliosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/penicilliosis. Accessed 28 Mar. 2023.

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