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