mycosis fungoides

noun

mycosis fun·​goi·​des -fəŋ-ˈgȯid-ˌēz How to pronounce mycosis fungoides (audio)
: a form of lymphoma characterized by a chronic patchy red scaly irregular and often eczematous dermatitis that progresses over a period of years to form elevated plaques and then tumors

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“Mycosis fungoides.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mycosis%20fungoides. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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