Coccidioidomycosis (Noun)
Meaning
An infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with coccidioidomycosis after showing symptoms of excessive sputum production and painful skin lesions.
- Following exposure to contaminated soil, several members of the construction crew contracted coccidioidomycosis.
- Doctors suspected coccidioidomycosis when the patient presented with a persistent cough and subcutaneous nodules on her arms.
- Travelers to regions with high rates of coccidioidomycosis are advised to wear masks and protective gear when visiting archaeological sites.
- The elderly patient's compromised immune system made her particularly vulnerable to severe complications from coccidioidomycosis.