define mycotic nails
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FUNGAL INFECTION mycosis - an inflammatory condition caused by a fungus. fungal infection. zymosis - (medicine) the development and spread of an infectious disease (especially one caused by a fungus) blastomycosis - any of several infections of the skin or mucous membrane caused by Blastomyces.
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Subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis (mycotic cyst) The mycotic cyst is a localized form of PHM, characterized by subcutaneous asymptomatic lesions that develop after traumatic implantation of fungi, especially on extremities.6 Synonyms include pheomycotic cyst, subcutaneous granuloma, subcutaneous cystic granuloma, mycotic granuloma, pheosporotrichosis, and pheohyphomycotic cyst.
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mycetoma mycetoma A hard tumour-like mass of fungus, or of bacteria that form fungus-like colonies, in the foot or leg. There are multiple channels (sinuses) that discharge pus. The condition is confined to people living in poor conditions in the tropics. Surgical drainage and antibiotics may succeed, but amputation is often the only resource. mycetoma
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Mycotoxins Trichothecene mycotoxins is a type of mycotoxin produced by toxic molds, such as Fusarium molds and Stachybotrys chartarum (also known as black mold or black toxic mold). Trichothecene is one of the most toxic types of mycotoxins. Trichothecene mycotoxins also suppress the immune system.
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dermatophyte der·ma·to·phyte. A fungus that causes superficial infections of the skin, hair, and/or nails, that is, keratinized tissues. Species of Epidermophyton, Microsporum, and Trichophyton are regarded as dermatophytes, but causative agents of tinea versicolor, tinea nigra, and cutaneous candidiasis are not so classified.er·ma·to·phyte. A fungus that causes superficial infections of the skin, hair, and nails, i.e., keratinized tissues. Species of Epidermophyton, Microsporum, and Trichophyton are regarded as dermatophytes, but causative agents of tinea versicolor, tinea nigra, and cutaneous candidiasis are not so classified.
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Medical Definition of Medical prefix Onycho- (prefix): Pertaining to the nails. Examples of medical terms involving onycho- include onychodystrophy (abnormal growth and development of the nails), onychomycosis (fungal infection of the nails), onychogryposis (abnormally curved nails) and onychoosteodysplasia (malformation of bones and nails). Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2016.
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- mycelium. n, pl-lia (-lɪə). 1. (Botany) the vegetative body of fungi: a mass of branching filaments (hyphae) that spread throughout the nutrient substratum. [C19 (literally: nail of fungus): from myco- + Greek hēlos nail]. (maɪˈsi li əm).ypha-any of the threadlike filaments forming the mycelium of a fungus. sclerotium-compact usually dark-colored mass of hardened mycelium constituting a vegetative food-storage body in various true fungi; detaches when mature and can give rise to new growth.
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Toenail Fungus (Onychomycosis) Toenail fungus is a condition that disfigures and sometimes destroys the nail. Toenail fungus can be caused by several different types of fungi. Fungi are microscopic organisms related to mold and mildew. These fungi thrive in the dark, moist and stuffy environment inside shoes. As they grow, fungi feed on keratin. Keratin is the protein that makes up the hard surface of the toenails.
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- Description. Nail Fungus (Onychomycosis) is a progressive disease of the toenails and fingernails. Nail fungus is the most common cause of discolored, thick, and deformed toenails.Not all discolored and thickened nails are fungus infections.ail Fungus (Onychomycosis) is a progressive disease of the toenails and fingernails. Nail fungus is the most common cause of discolored, thick, and deformed toenails.
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Body Lice Infestation Lice are parasitic insects that feed on human blood and can infest the head, body, and pubic area. There are three types of lice that infest humans: body louse (Pediculus humanus corporis) head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) pubic louse (Pthirus pubis)
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- Nail Fungus Treatment. Onychomycosis is a fungal infection usually caused by a special type of fungus known as a dermatophyte. Since most of these infections are relatively superficial, it would seem that topical treatments ought to work well. This is not the case because the nail unit is relatively impenetrable.
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Medical Definition of Nail furrows Nail furrows: Transverse lines or grooves across the fingernails; transverse depressions in the nail plate caused by temporary cessation of cell division in the proximal nail matrix.
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- Fungal nail infection. Fungal nail infection is a fungus growing in and around your fingernail or toenail. Fungi can live on the dead tissues of the hair, nails, and outer skin layers. Common fungal infections include:
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Nail Testing for Fungus (Onychomycosis) Nail Testing for Fungus (Onychomycosis) This test is used to detect and diagnose infections of the nail using a PAS stain. Place nail fragments in an empty sterile container 10% formalin. For containers and fixative, contact UF Health Pathology Laboratories' Client Services Department at 888.375.LABS (5227).
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fluconazole Fungal nail infection: The most common fungus infection of the nails is onychomycosis. Onychomycosis makes the nails look white and opaque, thickened, and brittle. Those at increased risk for developing onychomycosis include: 1  People with diabetes;  People with disease of the small blood vessels (peripheral vascular disease); and.
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Practice Essentials Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails that may involve any component of the nail unit, including the matrix, bed, or plate. Onychomycosis can cause pain, discomfort, and disfigurement and may produce serious physical and occupational limitations, as well as reducing quality of life.nychomycosis is a fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails that may involve any component of the nail unit, including the matrix, bed, or plate. Onychomycosis can cause pain, discomfort, and disfigurement and may produce serious physical and occupational limitations, as well as reducing quality of life.
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Practice Essentials Onychomycosis (OM) refers to a fungal infection that affects the toenails or the fingernails. Onychomycosis may involve any component of the nail unit, including the nail matrix, nail bed, or nail plate.ractice Essentials. Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails that may involve any component of the nail unit, including the matrix, bed, or plate.
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Nail (anatomy) Nail (anatomy) A nail is a horn-like envelope covering the tips of the fingers and toes in most primates and a few other mammals. Nails are similar to claws in other animals. Fingernails and toenails are made of a tough protective protein called keratin.
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- Fungal nail infection: The most common fungus infection of the nails is onychomycosis. Onychomycosis makes the nails look white and opaque, thickened, and brittle. Those at increased risk for developing onychomycosis include: People with diabetes;
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- my·co·sis. Use mycosis in a sentence. noun. pl. -·ses·. the growth of parasitic fungi in any part of the body. a disease caused by such fungi.
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onychomycosis Onychomycosis is the most common of all diseases of the nails in adults. In North America, the incidence falls roughly between 2-13%. The incidence of onychomycosis is also greater in older adults, and up to 90% of the elderly may be affected. Men are more commonly infected than women.
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- Onycho- (prefix): Pertaining to the nails. Examples of medical terms involving onycho- include onychodystrophy (abnormal growth and development of the nails), onychomycosis (fungal infection of the nails), onychogryposis (abnormally curved nails) and onychoosteodysplasia (malformation of bones and nails). Search MedTerms:
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onychomycosis Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the fingernails or toenails. The actual infection is of the bed of the nail and of the plate under the surface of the nail. Onychomycosis is the most common of all diseases of the nails in adults. In North America, the incidence falls roughly between 2-13%. The incidence of onychomycosis is also greater in older adults, and up to 90% of the elderly may be affected. Men are more commonly infected than women.
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Nail disease Onychia is an inflammation of the nail folds (surrounding tissue of the nail plate) of the nail with formation of pus and shedding of the nail. Onychia results from the introduction of microscopic pathogens through small wounds.
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Patient Education Toenail fungus, also referred to as onychomycosis, is an infection underneath the surface of the nail, which may also break through the nail. It’s often accompanied by a secondary bacterial and/or yeast infection affecting the nail plate, which ultimately can lead to difficulty and pain when walking or running.
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- Nail fungus (onychomycosis) is a fungal nail infection of the fingernails and toenails. - These fungal infections usually cause discoloration, thickening and often softening of the nails.