myringomycosis

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noun

A fungal infection of the eardrum (the tympanic membrane).

OriginEnglish mycosis ← Ancient Greek μῠ́κης (mŭ́kēs) →
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Meanings

noun
  1. medicineA fungal infection of the eardrum (the tympanic membrane).

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
mycomyringitis

Origin

  1. Englishmyringo-
  2. Ancient Greekμῠ́κης (mŭ́kēs)
  3. Englishmyc-
  4. Englishmycosis
  5. Englishmyringomycosis

From myringo- + mycosis.

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APA

myringomycosis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/myringomycosis

MLA

“myringomycosis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/myringomycosis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “myringomycosis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/myringomycosis.

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