espundia

espundia definition - medical

es·pun·di·a (ĭ-spŭnˈdē-ə)

noun
A type of American leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania braziliensis that affects the mucous membranes, particularly of the nose and mouth, resulting in grossly destructive changes. Also called Breda's disease.

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