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Definition of Dermatophytosis

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

Definition of Dermatophytosis

1. Noun. A fungal infection of the skin caused by a dermatophyte. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Dermatophytosis

1. Any superficial fungal infection caused by a dermatophyte and involving the stratum corneum of the skin, hair and nails. The term broadly comprises onychophytosis and the various form of tinea (ringworm), sometimes being used specifically to designate tinea pedis (athlete's foot). Synonym: epidermomycosis. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dermatophytosis

Literary usage of Dermatophytosis

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1. Manual of Microbiologic Monitoring of Laboratory Animals edited by Kim Waggie (1994)
"Geographic distribution: Mouse: Classical dermatophytosis of the mouse is caused by T. mentagrophytes. Natural infection results in which crusted lesions ..."

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