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Definition of Trichophyton
1. Noun. A genus of fungus of the family Moniliaceae; causes ringworm and favus.
Exact synonyms: Genus Trichophyton
Generic synonyms: Fungus Genus
Group relationships: Family Moniliaceae, Moniliaceae
Generic synonyms: Fungus Genus
Group relationships: Family Moniliaceae, Moniliaceae
Medical Definition of Trichophyton
1. A deuteromycetous fungal genus of the class hyphomycetes. Various species attack the skin, nails, and hair. (12 Dec 1998)