oomycosis

oomycosis
A mycosis caused by fungi belonging to the class Oomycetes; e.g., rhinosporidiosis.

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oo·my·co·sis (o-o-mi-koґsis) infection by fungi of the class Oomycetes; it does not occur in humans. Pythium species infect horses and Saprolegnia species infect fish.

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