What does mycetoma mean?
A chronic, usually tropical, infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by a fungus or actinomycete, characterized by the formation of granules or grains in the affected area.
Example
"The patient was diagnosed with mycetoma, a rare but serious condition that required immediate medical attention."
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