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cryptococcosis

cryp·to·coc·co·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [krip-toh-ko-koh-sis]
    • /ˌkrɪp toʊ kɒˈkoʊ sɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [krip-toh-ko-koh-sis]
    • /ˌkrɪp toʊ kɒˈkoʊ sɪs/

Definitions of cryptococcosis word

  • noun cryptococcosis a disease affecting both animals and humans caused by the Cryptococcus neoformans fungus 3
  • noun cryptococcosis a disease caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans, chiefly found in soil contaminated by pigeon droppings, and characterized by lesions, especially of the nervous system and lungs. 1
  • noun cryptococcosis Infestation with a yeastlike fungus, resulting in tumors in the lungs and sometimes spreading to the brain. 1
  • noun cryptococcosis (pathology) A serious and potentially fatal fungal disease caused by members of the Cryptococcus neoformans species complex, believed to be acquired by inhalation of the infectious propagule from the environment. 0
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Origin of cryptococcosis

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1935-40; See origin at cryptococcus, -osis

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Parts of speech for Cryptococcosis

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cryptococcosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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  • what is cryptococcosis?
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