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Definition of Favus

1. Noun. A contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East.

Definition of Favus

1. n. A disease of the scalp, produced by a vegetable parasite.

Definition of Favus

1. Noun. (medicine) A severe, chronic infection of ringworm. ¹

2. Noun. A tile or flagstone cut into a hexagonal shape to produce a honeycomb pattern. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Favus

1. a skin disease [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Favus

1. 1. A disease of the scalp, produced by a vegetable parasite. 2. A tile or flagstone cut into an hexagonal shape to produce a honeycomb pattern, as in a pavement. Synonym: favas and sectila. Origin: L, honeycomb. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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