ringworm
noun
ring·worm
ˈriŋ-ˌwərm 
: any of several contagious fungal diseases of the skin, hair, or nails of humans and domestic animals that are characterized by ring-shaped discolored skin patches covered with vesicles and scales
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This natural product can help people with ringworm and may help reduce cradle cap.
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
So are common fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot – a rash between your toes – and ringworm, a rash that, despite its name, is caused by a fungus.
—Matt Kasson, Discover Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
And, as Ava and Janine point out, something as highly contagious as ringworm is nearly impossible to contain among younger children.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Janine fumes at the idea that her plan didn’t work, and Melissa is angrier than ever as the threat of ringworm dampers her after-school date with a man who has an in-ground hot tub.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
So are common fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot – a rash between your toes – and ringworm, a rash that, despite its name, is caused by a fungus.
—Matt Kasson, Discover Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
And, as Ava and Janine point out, something as highly contagious as ringworm is nearly impossible to contain among younger children.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Janine fumes at the idea that her plan didn’t work, and Melissa is angrier than ever as the threat of ringworm dampers her after-school date with a man who has an in-ground hot tub.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Ringworm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ringworm. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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ringworm
noun
ring·worm
ˈriŋ-ˌwərm
: a contagious skin disease caused by fungi and marked by ring-shaped discolored patches
Medical Definition
ringworm
noun
ring·worm
ˈriŋ-ˌwərm
: any of several contagious diseases of the skin, hair, or nails of humans and domestic animals caused by fungi (as of the genus Trichophyton) and characterized by ring-shaped discolored patches on the skin that are covered with vesicles and scales
called also tinea
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