ringworm Definition
ring·worm (-wʉrm′)
noun
any of various contagious skin diseases caused by related varieties of fungus and characterized by itching and the formation of ring-shaped, discolored patches covered with scales or vesicles
ringworm Usage Examples
Converse of object
- cause: The disease The main fungal species that causes ringworm in horses is Trichophyton equinum.
- have: She chose a puppy, signed the KC form then found the puppy had ringworm, a fact confirmed by her vet.
- include: We've now got 5 varieties of Oil Soaks on offer: Manuka Oil Soak - fantastic for fungal problems including Ringworm.
- catch: You can catch ringworm by touching people who are infected or by sharing things like combs or shoes.
- call: Ringworm: Cats suffer from the fungal disease called ringworm.
- get: Where can I swim in the Thames without getting ringworm?
Adjective modifier
fungal: If a guinea pig develops bald patches on its face, this could indicate the fungal disease ringworm.
Modifies a noun
- infection: These results show a potential for an alternative approach in preventing ringworm infections in companion animals.
- fungus: Yes, external parasites transmissible to man include fleas, sarcoptic mange, the fur mite and ringworm fungi.
- treatment: Ringworm treatment has been effective on one guinea pig when regular veterinary treatment failed.
Noun used with modifier
- scalp: Unlike scalp ringworm, the patches of hair loss are not scaly or inflamed.
- skin: How should I manage athlete's foot, groin infections, and skin ringworm?
Preposition: in
- cattle: Trichophyton verrucosum causes ringworm in cattle, and occasionally sheep, horses and humans.
- horse: The disease The main fungal species that causes ringworm in horses is Trichophyton equinum.
- cat: Microsporum canis is the most common cause of ringworm in cats and dogs.
Preposition: of
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