sporotrichosis

[ spawr-uh-tri-koh-sis, spohr- ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a widespread infectious disease marked by nodules or ulcers of the skin, chiefly affecting humans and domestic mammals and caused by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii.

Other Words From

• spo·ro·tri·chot·ic [spawr-, uh, -tri-, kot, -ik, spohr-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sporotrichosis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1905–10; sporo-, trich-, -osis

Example Sentences

Sporotrichosis is a mycotic infection due to the sporothrix Shenkii.

From Project Gutenberg

Furthermore, the injection of mallein in cases of sporotrichosis will be attended with negative results.

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