Tinea
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɪ.ni.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tinea is a noun meaning (pathology) A fungal infection of the skin, known generally as ringworm.
Meaning
(pathology) A fungal infection of the skin, known generally as ringworm.
Example Sentences
Her knees were ingrained with dirt, her toes raw with tinea, her fingernails black and broken.
Word Forms
- tineas
- tineae
Synonyms for tinea
Depending on context, synonyms include dermatophytosis, ringworm, roundworm.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ringworm, roundworm, interdigital, dermatophytosis, dermatomycosis, mycosis.
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