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HISTOPLASMOSIS

\hˌɪstəplɐzmˈə͡ʊsɪs], \hˌɪstəplɐzmˈə‍ʊsɪs], \h_ˌɪ_s_t_ə_p_l_ɐ_z_m_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\

Definitions of HISTOPLASMOSIS

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Infecton resulting from inhalation or ingestion of spores of the fungus of the genus HISTOPLASMA, species H. capsulatum. It is worldwide in distribution and particularly common in the midwestern United States. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
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Infection with Histoplasma Capsulatum.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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