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Definition of "mycosis" []

  • A fungal infection in or on a part of the body. (noun)
  • A disease caused by a fungus. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "mycosis" in a sentence
  • "This disease it's apparently analogous to recent bee's colony collapse disorder and white nose syndrome of bats, which is kind of mycosis, too."
  • "That is, things do get a little odd, but more so after meeting Professor Butler, one of Hicks 'ex-lovers: "" Rueben suffers from a unique breed of mycosis — you've perhaps seen the tumors on his arms and legs, and especially along his spinal column?"
  • "Our pediatrician wasn't sure what kind of cream to use to treat mycosis near the eye, so we have an appointment with the dermatologist on Thursday."