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Cryptococcosis

Description:

Cryptococcosis is a potentially life-threatening fungal infection caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans. It is commonly found in soil contaminated with bird droppings and can affect both humans and animals.

Senses:

Noun Sense 1:

A fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans, predominantly affecting the lungs and central nervous system.

Sample Sentence:

She contracted cryptococcosis after inhaling contaminated air during her visit to the old, abandoned building.

Noun Sense 2:

(Biology) A genus of basidiomycete fungi, including several species that cause cryptococcosis.

Sample Sentence:

The laboratory was conducting research on different strains of Cryptococcus to better understand the mechanisms that lead to cryptococcosis.

Noun Sense 3:

(Informal) A term used to describe a situation where secret or sensitive information is leaked or compromised electronically.

Sample Sentence:

The recent cybersecurity breach at the company led to a cryptococcosis of classified documents, exposing critical information to unauthorized individuals.

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