maduromycosis

maduromycosis definition - medical

mad·u·ro·my·co·sis (mădˌə-rō-mī-kōˈsĭs, mădˌyə-)

noun
Mycetoma that is caused by a varied group of fungi and is characterized by the formation of swellings and sinuses that discharge oily pus.

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