mycosis

/maɪˈkoʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A disease caused by a fungus, especially one that affects the skin or nails.

“The doctor diagnosed her with a severe case of ringworm mycosis.”

2. noun

A condition of fungal infection in plants, especially trees.

“The mycosis had spread throughout the entire forest, killing off many of the trees.”

Synonyms

  • fungal disease
  • fungoid

Antonyms

  • bacterial disease