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rhinosporidiosis

/ˌraɪ.nəʊ.spɔː.rɪ.diˈəʊ.sɪs/

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/ˌraɪ.nəʊ.spɔː.rɪ.diˈəʊ.sɪs/formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, относящееся к грибковой инфекции носа, часто приобретаемой во время плавания.

A medical condition referring to a fungal infection of the nose, often acquired while swimming.

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  1. Fungal infection of the noseC2formalmedical

    A chronic infection caused by the fungus Rhinosporidium seeberi, typically affecting the mucous membranes of the nose and sometimes the eyes or ears, often acquired through contact with contaminated water.

    ruГрибковая инфекция носа

    • The patient was diagnosed with rhinosporidiosis after presenting with nasal polyps.
    • Swimming in stagnant water is a known risk factor for contracting rhinosporidiosis.
    • Treatment for rhinosporidiosis often involves surgical removal of the growths.
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