sarcosis

/särˈkōˌsis, -ˈsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fungal infection caused by the parasitic fungus Coccidioides

“The patient had to undergo extensive treatment for the severe sarcosis caused by exposure to the fungus”

Synonyms

  • coccidioidomycosis
  • valley fever

Antonyms

  • none