A rare pulmonary mycosis of humans and of rodents and other animals that dig in soil or are aquatic, caused by Emmonsia parva. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ā′dē-ă-spī′rō-mī-kō′sis Definitions: 1. A rare pulmonary mycosis of humans, rodents, and other animals that dig in soil or are aquatic, caused by the fungus Emmonsia parva var. crescens.