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Definition of Ringworm
1. Noun. Infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches.
Specialized synonyms: Dhobi Itch, Kerion, Athlete's Foot, Tinea Pedis, Barber's Itch, Tinea Barbae, Tinea Capitis, Tinea Corporis, Eczema Marginatum, Jock Itch, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Unguium
Generic synonyms: Fungal Infection, Mycosis
Definition of Ringworm
1. n. A contagious affection of the skin due to the presence of a vegetable parasite, and forming ring-shaped discolored patches covered with vesicles or powdery scales. It occurs either on the body, the face, or the scalp. Different varieties are distinguished as Tinea circinata, Tinea tonsurans, etc., but all are caused by the same parasite (a species of Trichophyton).
Definition of Ringworm
1. Noun. A contagious fungal affliction of the skin, characterised by ring-shaped discoloured patches, covered by vesicles or scales. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ringworm
1. a skin disease [n -S]
Medical Definition of Ringworm
1. A fungal skin infection sometimes referred to as ringworm. Typically a scaly, red-shaped ring on the skin. Commonly seen in children. Treatment requires an antifungal cream such as clotrimazole or miconazole. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ringworm
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