rhinosporidiosis
/ˌraɪnoʊspɔːrɪdiˈoʊsɪs/
noun
- A rare, chronic infection caused by a fungus-like organism, usually affecting the nose, eyes, or throat and causing growths that may bleed.
- Rhinosporidiosis is more common in tropical regions like India and Sri Lanka.
- The patient was diagnosed with rhinosporidiosis after a biopsy of the nasal growth.
- Treatment for rhinosporidiosis often involves surgical removal of the growths.