Dermatophyte
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /dɚˈmæt.oʊ.faɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dermatophyte is a noun meaning Any parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).
Meaning
Any parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).
Word Forms
- dermatophytes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anthropophilic, geophilic, zoophilic, dermophyte, trichophyte, entophyte.
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