| hyalohyphomycosis | An infection caused by a fungus with hyaline (colourless) mycelium in tissue, e.g., species of Fusarium, Penicillium, and Scopulariopsis; circumstances for infections usually involve a decrease in body resistance due to surgery, indwelling catheters, steroid therapy, or immunosuppressive drugs or cytotoxins. Origin: hyalo-+ G. Hyphe, web, + mykes, fungus, + -osis, condition (05 Mar 2000) |
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