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dermatophyte Definition

der·ma·to·phyte (dʉr′mə tō fīt′, dər mat′ə-)

noun

any plant parasitic on the skin, as the fungus that causes ringworm
dermatophyte Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • call: Most are harmless, however, a group of fungi called dermatophytes can affect the feet.

Modifies a noun

  • infection: A cost analysis of topical drug regimens for dermatophyte infections.