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scalp ringworm

scalp ringworm noun: a fungal infection, usually caused by Trichophyton tonsurans that leads to endothrix (inside hair) infections and favus, a formation of crusts on the scalp.

Noun

scalp ringworm (uncountable)

  1. A fungal infection, usually caused by Trichophyton tonsurans that leads to endothrix (inside hair) infections and favus, a formation of crusts on the scalp.
    Synonyms:
    tinea capitis, herpes tonsurans

Synonyms of scalp ringworm

Questions about scalp ringworm

What does scalp ringworm mean?
Scalp ringworm means a fungal infection, usually caused by Trichophyton tonsurans that leads to endothrix (inside hair) infections and favus, a formation of crusts on the scalp.
What part of speech is scalp ringworm?
Scalp ringworm is a noun.

Words near scalp ringworm in the dictionary

  1. scaloppini
  2. scaloppinis
  3. scalp
  4. scalp lock
  5. scalp locks
  6. scalp ringworm
  7. scalp-ear-nipple syndrome
  8. scalpal
  9. scalpe
  10. scalped
  11. scalpee

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