Pathology · Multiple Systems · Medium
Mycosis
Meaning: Any infection or disease caused by a fungus.
In practice: A superficial mycosis of the skin was treated with topical antifungal cream.
Word parts
- -osis means an abnormal condition or process
Many medical words are built from Greek and Latin parts like these, so learning a few helps you work out new terms.
Quick check
Two questions on related pathology words.
Which word means: Having a single chamber; describes the simple bone cyst of childhood.
Answer: Unicameral
Which word means: Slow-growing neuroendocrine tumour, often in the gut, that can secrete serotonin.
Answer: Carcinoid
Words like mycosis come up in the daily game
One medical word a day, then a quick three-question quiz. Free on iPhone, or play in your browser on Android and computer.