sycosis

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: sy=co=sis

CIDE DICTIONARY

sycosis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. , fr. a fig.].

 A pustular eruption upon the scalp, or the beared part of the face, whether due to ringworm, acne, or impetigo.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

sycosis, n. a skin-disease of the bearded part of the face with inflammation of the hair-follicles.

Etymology

mod.L f. Gk sukosis f. sukon fig: orig. of a figlike ulcer