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sycosis
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
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