sycosis

sycosis definition - medical

sy·co·sis (sī-kōˈsĭs)

noun
A chronic inflammation of the hair follicles, especially of the beard, characterized by the eruption of pimples and nodules. Also called ficosis.

The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Comments


Do you have more to add? Sign in to share your linguistic knowledge or observation.

Connect with Facebook