Fusariosis

/ˌfjuːzəriˈoʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

A serious disease in plants or animals caused by infection with Fusarium fungi, often leading to wilting or tissue death.

Etymology

From 'Fusarium' plus the medical suffix '-osis' (indicating a pathological condition or disease), following Latin scientific naming conventions.

Kelly Says

Fusariosis can infect humans too—it's an opportunistic infection that mostly affects people with weakened immune systems, making it a serious hospital concern.

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