sporotrichosis

spo·ro·tri·cho·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spawr-uh-tri-koh-sis, spohr-]
- /ˌspɔr ə trɪˈkoʊ sɪs, ˌspoʊr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spawr-uh-tri-koh-sis, spohr-]
- /ˌspɔr ə trɪˈkoʊ sɪs, ˌspoʊr-/

Definitions of sporotrichosis word

noun sporotrichosis a widespread infectious disease marked by nodules or ulcers of the skin, chiefly affecting humans and domestic mammals and caused by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii. 1
noun sporotrichosis a skin infection caused by spores 0

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Origin of sporotrichosis

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1905-10; See origin at sporo-, trich-, -osis

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Parts of speech for Sporotrichosis

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sporotrichosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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