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

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