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sporotrichosis

/ˌspɔː.rə.trɪˈkəʊ.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌspɔː.rə.trɪˈkəʊ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruХроническая инфекция, вызываемая грибком Sporothrix schenckii, обычно поражающая кожу и подкожные ткани, а иногда распространяющаяся на лимфатические узлы.

A chronic infection caused by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii, typically affecting the skin and subcutaneous tissues, and sometimes spreading to the lymph nodes.

uncountable

  1. Fungal infectionC2formalmedical

    A chronic infection caused by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii, typically affecting the skin and lymph nodes.

    ruГрибковая инфекция

    • The gardener developed sporotrichosis after being pricked by a rose thorn.
    • Treatment for sporotrichosis usually involves antifungal medication for several months.
    • Sporotrichosis can sometimes spread to the bones or joints if left untreated.
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  • sporotrichosis's possessive singular form