Dermatophyte

//dɚˈmæt.oʊ.faɪt// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).; Microsporum species
  2. 2
    Any parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).; Epidermophyton species
  3. 3
    Any parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).; Trichophyton species
  4. 4
    Any parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).; Arthroderma species

Etymology

From dermato- (“skin”) + -phyte (“plant”).

Related phrases

athlete's footjock itch

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