torulopsosis

torulopsosis definition - medical

tor·u·lop·so·sis (tôrˌyə-lŏp-sōˈsĭs)

noun
An opportunistic infection in humans caused by the yeast Torulopsis glabrata and usually seen in patients treated with antibiotics, corticosteroids, or immunosuppressive agents.

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