botryomycosis

[ bo-tree-oh-mahy-koh-sis ]

noun

, Veterinary Pathology.

1. a disease of horses and other domestic animals, often occurring after castration, usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus and characterized by the formation of granulomatous masses.

Other Words From

• bot·ry·o·my·cot·ic [bo-tree-oh-mahy-, kot, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of botryomycosis¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; from Greek botryo- (combining form of bótrys “bunch of grapes”) + mycosis

Example Sentences

Certain specific tumors, such as actinomycosis and botryomycosis, may be successfully treated by the internal administration of potassium iodid, together with the injection into the tumor or the painting of its surface with either Lugol's solution or the tincture of iodin.

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