scalp ringworm

noun

A fungal infection, usually caused by Trichophyton tonsurans that leads to endothrix (inside hair) infections and favus, a formation of crusts on the scalp.

Similar
tinea capitisherpes tonsurans
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Meanings

nounscalp ringworm (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA fungal infection, usually caused by Trichophyton tonsurans that leads to endothrix (inside hair) infections and favus, a formation of crusts on the scalp.

    Synonyms: tinea capitis, herpes tonsurans

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA fungal infection, usually caused by Trichophyton tonsurans that leads to endothrix (inside hair) infections and favus, a formation of crusts on the scalp.

Similar
tinea capitisherpes tonsurans
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