mycosis

[ mahy-koh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. the presence of parasitic fungi in or on any part of the body.
2. the condition caused by the presence of such fungi.

mycosis

/ maɪˈkəʊsɪs; maɪˈkɒtɪk /

noun

1. any infection or disease caused by fungus

Derived Forms

• mycotic, adjective

Other Words From

• my·cot·ic [mahy-, kot, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mycosis¹

First recorded in 1875–80; myc- + -osis

Example Sentences

These fungi cause mycosis, or fungal infections, and some are more likely to infect those with weakened immune systems, causing anything ranging from allergies to blood infections.

From Seattle Times

And those dry red patches were mycosis fungoides, a sign of lymphoma that can be mistaken for eczema.

From Washington Post

Even more important is the question of mycosis in man and other animals, referred to species of Mucor, and investigated by Lucet and Costantin.

From Project Gutenberg

A rare form of disease, heretofore looked upon as sarcomatous, but now generally recognized as granuloma, and formerly described under the names mycosis fungoides, inflammatory fungoid neoplasm, and several others.

From Project Gutenberg

Morris described an interesting case of universal dermatitis, probably a rare variety of mycosis fungoides.

From Project Gutenberg