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south american blastomycosis (medicine) and Tortolan (iou)


south american blastomycosis (medicine)


south american blastomycosis


A chronic fungal infection caused by Paracoccidioides brasiliensis, characterised by primary pulmonary lesions with dissemination to many visceral organs. Common findings include ulcerative granuloma lesions to the buccal mucosa (inner lining of the cheek) and nasal mucosa that extend to the surrounding skin. Generalised lymphangitis is also typical. More commonly seen in South America and the tropics.


Tortolan (iou)



Tortolan adjective & noun. E20.
[from Tortola (see below) + -AN.]
A. adjective. Of or pertaining to Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Islands. E20.
b. noun. A native or inhabitant of Tortola. M20.