1. A chronic, progressive infection of the skin and underlying tissues, usually of the foot, caused by fungi or bacteria and characterized by draining sinuses and granule formation.
Usage: Medical term; Also called Madura foot in some contexts; Common in tropical and subtropical regions

Examples

• Mycetoma is endemic in parts of Africa, India, and the Middle East.
• The patient developed mycetoma after a thorn prick to the foot went untreated.
• Early diagnosis of mycetoma is important to prevent severe tissue damage.
• Mycetoma can be caused by either fungal or bacterial organisms.
• Treatment of mycetoma often requires a combination of antibiotics and surgical intervention.