noun
cryptococcosis
Medical term for a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus species, often affecting the lungs or central nervous system.
クリプトコッカス症は、免疫が低下した患者に多く見られる真菌感染症です。
Cryptococcosis is a fungal infection often seen in immunocompromised patients.
From the genus name Cryptococcus (クリプトコッカス) + 症 (しょう, 'disease'). The genus name derives from Greek kryptos (hidden) and kokkos (berry), referring to the yeast-like encapsulated cells.