Etymology

lobomycosis

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Today it means: A blastomycosis of the skin caused by Lacazia loboi (formerly Loboa loboi). Full definition →

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The story

From Lobo + mycosis, after its discoverer, Brazilian dermatologist Jorge Lobo.

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