Mycosis

(mi-kof-sis) \_uvkijc, fungus]. I. A growth of fungi within the body. 2. A disease caused by the presence of microorganisms in the body. M. fungoides, an affection of the skin characterized by the appearance, chiefly on the scalp, face, and chest, of pinkish or reddish, nodular or flattened tumors, which may go on to ulceration. Itching is often present. The disease is believed to be micro organismal in origin. M. intestinal is. Synonym of Anthrax. 424