Esophagomycosis

/ɪˌsɑfəɡoʊmaɪˈkoʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

A fungal infection of the esophagus, usually caused by Candida or other fungal organisms, especially in people with weak immune systems.

Etymology

From Greek 'esophagos' (esophagus) plus '-mycosis' (fungal infection), a medical term for fungal diseases.

Kelly Says

Candida esophagomycosis is so common in HIV patients that it used to be one of the first signs of advanced AIDS, but modern antiretroviral drugs have made it much rarer.

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