noun
- Plural of mycosis; infections caused by fungi affecting the skin, nails, or internal organs.
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Always plural in this form
Examples
- The dermatologist diagnosed several mycoses in the patient's toenails.
- Mycoses of the skin are common in warm, humid climates.
- Treatment for mycoses often requires antifungal medications.
- Immunocompromised patients are at higher risk for serious mycoses.
- The laboratory identified multiple mycoses from the tissue samples.