Meaning of rhinosporidiosis in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌrʌɪnəʊspəˌrɪdɪˈəʊsɪs/

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1. Noun

   rhinosporidiosis

   Etymology

   early 20th century. From scientific Latin Rhinosporidium, genus name + -osis

   Definitions

   1. fungal infection of the nose

   Examples

   • « often acquired while swimming »