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Definition of Rhinosporidiosis
1. Noun. Fungal infection of the nose; often acquired while swimming.
Medical Definition of Rhinosporidiosis
1. Invasion of the nasal cavity by Rhinosporidium seeberi, resulting in a chronic granulomatous disease producing polyps or other forms of hyperplasia on mucous membranes; it is found in natives of North and South America, Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka. (05 Mar 2000)