mycetoma

/maɪˈsɛtəmə/

Definitions

1. noun

a chronic and progressive infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by a fungus, typically a species of Madurella or other actinomycetous fungus.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with mycetoma, which was caused by a fungus infection in the foot.”

Synonyms

  • actinomycetoma
  • fungal infection

Antonyms

  • healthy skin
  • normal tissue