noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A fungal infection of the skin caused by a dermatophyte, ringworm. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   fungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

dermatomycosisringwormtinea

Etymology

From dermatophyte + -osis.