valley fever

/ˌvæli ˌfivər/
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Definitions of valley fever
  1. noun
    an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
    synonyms: coccidioidomycosis, coccidiomycosis, desert rheumatism
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    type of:
    fungal infection, mycosis
    an inflammatory condition caused by a fungus
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