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单词 mycetoma
释义

mycetoma

noun

my·​ce·​to·​ma ˌmī-sə-ˈtō-mə How to pronounce mycetoma (audio)
plural mycetomas also mycetomata ˌmī-sə-ˈtō-mə-tə How to pronounce mycetoma (audio)
: a condition marked by invasion of the deep subcutaneous tissues with fungi or actinomycetes
also : a tumorous mass occurring in mycetoma
mycetomatous
ˌmī-sə-ˈtō-mə-təs How to pronounce mycetoma (audio)
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web For patients with the devastating infection known as mycetoma, the only treatment options are lengthy, expensive, and have very limited cure rates. Nathalie Strub-wourgaft, STAT, 24 Nov. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Greek mykēt-, mýkēs "mushroom, fungus" + -oma myco-

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

mycetoma

noun

my·​ce·​to·​ma ˌmī-sə-ˈtō-mə How to pronounce mycetoma (audio)
plural mycetomas also mycetomata -mət-ə How to pronounce mycetoma (audio)
1
: a condition marked by invasion of the deep subcutaneous tissues with fungi or actinomycetes:
a
: maduromycosis
b
: nocardiosis
2
: a tumorous mass occurring in mycetoma
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