Dermatophyte Definition

dûr-mătə-fīt, dûrmə-tə-
noun
Any plant parasitic on the skin, as the fungus that causes ringworm.
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other
Athlete’s foot, tinea pedis.
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Beard ringworm, tinea barbae.
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Body ringworm, tinea corporis.
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Jock itch, tinea cruris.
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Nail ringworm, tinea unguium.
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Other Word Forms of Dermatophyte

Noun

Singular:
dermatophyte
Plural:
dermatophytes

Origin of Dermatophyte

  • dermato- +‎ -phyte

    From Wiktionary

Dermatophyte Sentence Examples

  • Candidal infections of the groin often involve the scrotum, in contrast to dermatophyte groin infections, which do not usually involve this area.

  • Drugs included Topical nystatin is effective against Candida (but not against dermatophyte infections, thus requiring a definite diagnosis ).

  • Ringworm may also be referred to as dermatophyte infection.

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Words Starting With

DDEDER

Words Ending With

ETEYTE

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Words Starting With D and Ending With E

Starts With D & Ends With EStarts With DE & Ends With EStarts With D & Ends With TE

Word Length

12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With D12 Letter Words Ending With E