ringworm

American  

[ring-wurm] / ˈrɪŋˌwɜrm /

noun

Pathology.

1. any of a number of contagious skin diseases caused by certain parasitic fungi and characterized by the formation of ring-shaped eruptive patches.

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ringworm British  

/ ˈrɪŋˌwɜːm /

noun

1. Also called: tinea.  any of various fungal infections of the skin (esp the scalp) or nails, often appearing as itching circular patches

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ringworm Scientific  

/ rĭng′wûrm′ /

1. Any of a number of contagious fungal infections of the skin, hair, or nails caused chiefly by species of the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton. Ringworm often causes scaly, itching ring-shaped patches, especially on the skin.

2. Also called tinea

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Etymology

Origin of ringworm

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English; ring ¹ + worm

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Example Sentences

Others had medical problems including ringworm and open wounds.

From Los Angeles Times

Gareth Penn, chief executive of the Hair and Barber Council, said the rise of illegal barbers has led to fungal infections, such as ringworm, from improperly cleaned equipment.

From BBC

One of them is the mother of Brandon, a kid with ringworm, whose mom who doesn’t view that as enough of an excuse to interrupt her day.

From Salon

However, the tinea explored in the new reports can look very different from the neat, regular circles seen in most forms of ringworm.

From Science Daily

Coconut oil is a great natural remedy for all sorts of skin problems: dry skin, itchiness, athlete’s foot, ringworm, diaper rash, and eczema.

From National Geographic