Mycosis (Noun)
Meaning
An inflammatory condition caused by a fungus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a rare form of mycosis that caused lesions on her skin.
- After returning from the trip to the rainforest, he developed a severe case of mycosis on his feet.
- The doctor specialized in treating mycosis, a condition that was becoming increasingly common in the region.
- She was prescribed an antifungal medication to treat the mycosis that had infected her toenails.
- The warm and humid climate of the area made it a breeding ground for fungi that caused mycosis in many residents.