mycosis
noun
my·co·sis mī-ˈkō-səs 
plural mycoses mī-ˈkō-ˌsēz
: infection with or disease caused by a fungus
mycotic
mī-ˈkä-tik
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web After taking a biopsy, Dr. Harvey diagnosed Simmons with mycosis fungoides, a type of blood cancer that affects the skin. 
Shivani Majmudar, SELF, 25 Mar. 2022
Shivani Majmudar, SELF, 25 Mar. 2022 Word History
Etymology
New Latin
First Known Use
1862, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
mycosis
noun
my·co·sis mī-ˈkō-səs
plural mycoses -ˌsēz
: infection with or disease caused by a fungus
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