Relating to or characterized by enphytosis, a condition where pathogenic organisms are deeply embedded in plant or animal tissue.
From Greek 'en-' (in) + 'phyton' (plant) + '-otic' (relating to). The term emerged in medical and botanical contexts to describe embedded infections.
This word belongs to a rare corner of pathology—when a disease-causing organism becomes so integrated into tissue that it's almost like it's become part of the organism itself, like a parasite that's overstayed its welcome permanently.
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