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blastomycotic

blastomycotic

9.9
Having an infection from a fungus that affects the skin and lungs
  • adjective
  • /ˌblæstəˈmaɪˌkɒtɪk/
  • Specialized
: blastomicoso
  • Microscopic examination revealed blastomycotic yeast cells in the tissue sample.

Examples

  • The patient showed blastomycotic lesions on her skin and lungs.

  • A blastomycotic infection requires prompt antifungal treatment.

  • The patient was diagnosed with a blastomycotic infection.

  • Doctors are studying blastomycotic diseases more closely.

  • A blastomycotic infection can lead to severe respiratory issues if not treated quickly.

  • The laboratory identified the blastomycotic fungus in several patients during the outbreak.

  • Patients diagnosed with a blastomycotic condition often experience persistent cough and fever.

Synonyms

mycotic
vsblastomycotic
  • Specialized
1 7.9

A disease or infection caused by a fungus

is specific to one particular fungal disease rather than fungi in general

Surface Forms

blastomycotic positive

Morphology

blastomycotic = blastomycosis (opaque) = blastomycosis + otic

A regular adjectival formation from the noun 'blastomycosis' using the productive medical suffix '-otic'.

Etymology

Blastomycotic starts with blasto- from an old Greek word meaning 'bud' or 'germ' and the myc- part means 'fungus', like a mushroom or mold. So, blastomycotic means 'relating to a fungal infection', especially one where the fungus makes small 'buds' or growing cells.