tinea corporis

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Noun tinea corporis has 1 sense

tinea corporis - fungal infection of nonhairy parts of the skin
--₁ is a kind of tinea, ringworm, roundworm

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Tinea Corporis

Definition:

Tinea corporis, commonly known as ringworm, is a contagious fungal infection that affects the skin on various parts of the body.

Part of Speech:

noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A fungal infection of the skin characterized by ring-shaped rashes.

Example:

The most common symptom of tinea corporis is a red, itchy, and scaly rash.

Sense 2:

A skin condition caused by various fungi, such as Trichophyton or Microsporum.

Example:

Tinea corporis is usually transmitted through direct contact with an infected person, animal, or contaminated objects.

Sense 3:

A type of dermatophytosis that affects the body, excluding the scalp, beard, and groin area.

Example:

Proper hygiene and maintaining a clean living environment can help prevent tinea corporis.