sycosis

sy·co·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sahy-koh-sis]
- /saɪˈkoʊ sɪs/
- /saɪˈk.əʊ.sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-koh-sis]
- /saɪˈkoʊ sɪs/

Definitions of sycosis word

noun sycosis an inflammatory disease of the hair follicles, characterized by a pustular eruption. 1
noun sycosis chronic inflammation of the hair follicles, esp those of the beard, caused by a staphylococcal infection 0
noun sycosis a chronic disease of the hair follicles, esp. of the beard, caused by certain staphylococci and characterized by the formation of papules and pustules 0

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Origin of sycosis

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

1570-80; < New Latin < Greek sȳ́kōsis, equivalent to sŷk(on) fig + -ōsis -osis

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Parts of speech for Sycosis

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sycosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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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Synonyms for sycosis

noun sycosis

barber's itch — any of various fungal infections of the bearded portion of the neck and face

Just one Synonym for sycosis