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FAVOSUS

\fˈe͡ɪvɒsəs], \fˈe‍ɪvɒsəs], \f_ˈeɪ_v_ɒ_s_ə_s]\

Definitions of FAVOSUS

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science

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Similar to a honeycomb. Faviformis, Favous, from favus, cerion, 'a honeycomb.' (F.) Faveux. An epithet given to a species of porrigo. Cerion, Kerion, Favus; means also a state of ulceration, resembling a honeycomb.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
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