histoplasmosis

 
Pronunciation: /ˌhɪstəʊplazˈməʊsɪs/

noun

[mass 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