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Definition of Dermatomycosis

1. Noun. Fungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing).

Medical Definition of Dermatomycosis

1. A superficial infection of the skin or its appendages by fungi. The term includes dermatophytosis and the various clinical forms of tinea, as well as deep fungous infections. Synonym: epidermomycosis. Origin: Gr. Mykes = fungus This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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