noun
Meaning 1
A contagious fungal infection of the skin, characterized by ring-shaped discolored patches, covered by vesicles or scales.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Examples
- In superficial mycoses infection is localised to the skin, the hair, and the nails. An example is ringworm or tinea, an infection of the skin by a dermatophyte.
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided