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Ringworm
Ringworm meaning
A contagious fungal infection of the skin, characterized by ring-shaped discolored patches, covered by vesicles or scales.
Synonyms of Ringworm
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Ringworm, athlete's foot, and thrush commonly make themselves at home in damp areas of our skin, much to our irritation.
Doctors in New York City are reporting the first known U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm, a fungal infection that causes a rash.
Experts say there’s a new strain of tinea, also known as ringworm (or “jock itch” if it’s in the groin area).
NYU Langone researchers conducted another study, published in JAMA Dermatology in May, that looked into ringworm caused by T. indotineae in 11 men and women.
It safeguards against coronavirus, MRSA, ringworm, influenza, HIV and more.
With a wound like that, I'm not sure which to award you: 1) a Purple Heart or 2) Hartz Ultragauard Ringworm Medication.
And over time, it takes the shape of a circle or a ring; or even several rings: This is where the name "ringworm" comes from.
Dandelion milk, because it is alkaline, has been used to treat some skin disorders such as ringworm and eczema.
Ringworm is not actually a parasite but a fungal infection that causes a ring-like mark on the host.
What you need to know about ringwormDespite the name, ringworm refers to several types of contagious fungal infection.
Before rounded vowels, only labialized velars occur, e.g. /kʷoːɽaː/ ('ringworm'). citation Glottalic consonants Hausa has glottalic consonants (implosives and ejectives) at four or five places of articulation (depending on the dialect).
This ringworm or dermatophytosis infection is caused by Trichophyton erinacei, which forms a distinct mating group within the Arthroderma benhamiae species complex. citation Human influence A European hedgehog found in Ireland.