an infectious disease of people and animals, caused by a fungus (Coccidioides immitis) and characterized by respiratory difficulties, fever, and, rarely, skin eruptions
See coccidioidomycosis in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kŏk-sĭdˌē-oiˌdō-mī-kōˈsĭs)
noun
An infectious respiratory disease of humans and other animals caused by inhaling the fungus Coccidioides immitis. It is characterized by fever and various respiratory symptoms. Also called valley fever.