ringworm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A contagious fungal infection of the skin, characterized by ring-shaped discolored patches, covered by vesicles or scales.

/ˈɹɪŋˌwɝm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ringworm.wav

ringworm ringworms

From Middle English ringworm (“ringworm; intestinal worm”), from Old English rengwyrm (“maw-worm, intestinal worm”), equivalent to ring + worm.

dermatophytosis tinea

dermatomycosis

beard ringworm gray patch ringworm groin ringworm honeycomb ringworm ringwormed scalp ringworm sylvatic ringworm

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