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histoplasmosis

Syllabification: (his·to·plas·mo·sis)

Definition of histoplasmosis

noun

Medicine
  • infection by a fungus found in the droppings of birds and bats in humid areas. It is not serious if confined to the lungs but can be fatal if spread throughout the body.
    • The fungus is Histoplasma capsulatum

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