ringworm

Noun

Meaning

A contagious affection of the skin due to the presence of a vegetable parasite, and forming ring-shaped discolored patches covered with vesicles or powdery scales. It occurs either on the body, the face, or the scalp. Different varieties are distinguished as Tinea circinata, Tinea tonsurans, etc., but all are caused by the same parasite (a species of Trichophyton).

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

tinea roundworm dermatophytosis athlete's foot tinea pedis black death thrush mange erysipelas pemphigus skin Norris tetanus influenza measles
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Hypernyms

disease mycosis fungal infection

Hyponyms

jock itch dhobi itch kerion athlete's foot eczema marginatum barber's itch

Phrases with the word

ringworm tree groin ringworm fungal ringworm foot ringworm

Examples

Before rounded vowels, only labialized velars occur, e.g. /kʷoːɽaː/ ('ringworm'). citation Glottalic consonants Hausa has glottalic consonants (implosives and ejectives) at four or five places of articulation (depending on the dialect). Source: Internet

Are there home remedies for ringworm? Source: Internet

Common fungal infections include athlete's foot, vaginal yeast infection in women, jock itch, ringworm, and diaper rashes in babies. Source: Internet

Classic symptoms of ringworm in cats include skin lesions that typically appear on the head, ears and forelimbs. Source: Internet

Creams, lotions, or powders are not effective against ringworm on the scalp, so Tinea capitis is typically treated with prescription antifungal medication taken by mouth for 1 to 3 months. Source: Internet

Happy Jack® Xylecide® is a fungicidal shampoo to treat ringworm & skin allergies without steroids. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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