Word
Ringworm
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
ring-worm
Definition
- n. - 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).
- noun - Infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
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