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blastomycosis

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blas·to·my·co·sis  (blst-m-kss)
n.
A fungal infection caused by a blastomycete and characterized by multiple inflammatory lesions of the skin, mucous membranes, or internal organs.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.blastomycosis - any of several infections of the skin or mucous membrane caused by Blastomyces
chromoblastomycosis - a fungal infection characterized by itchy warty nodules on the skin
fungal infection, mycosis - an inflammatory condition caused by a fungus


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