sycosis

Term: sycosis

Literally meaning: “process to fig creation”

Origin: Anc Greek

σύκον/sycon(=fig)

+(-ωσις)/(-osis )(=suffix denoting “process” or “state”)

Coined/History

The name derived because usually in condition of sycosis is creating an ulcer or eruption resembling a fig.

Definition

Sycosis is an inflammation of hair follicles, especially of the beard.