Meaning Of The Word Histoplasmosis

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Histoplasmosis Meaning

Histoplasmosis Definition
Histoplasmosis Definition

What's The Definition Of Histoplasmosis?

histoplasmosis in American English
a condition ranging from a mild infection to a severe disease, caused by a fungus (Histoplasma capsulatum) which may be inhaled or ingested: infections may occur in the lungs, liver, spleen, central nervous system, etc.
noun: an infectious disease of the reticuloendothelial system, caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum and characterized by fever, anemia, and emaciation

histoplasmosis in British English
noun: a severe fungal disease of the lungs caused by Histoplasma capsulatum

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