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noun
A response condition to a fungal ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard accompanied by secondary bacterial infection, usually presenting itself as raised, spongy lesions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: medicine, sciences
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noun
ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that usually results in a swelling that is covered with pustules and oozes fluid
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: tinea, ringworm, roundworm
History
From Ancient Greek κηρίον (kēríon, “honeycomb”), from κηρός (kērós, “beeswax”).
