favus

[ fey-vuhs ]

noun

, plural fa·vus·es fa·vi [fey, -vahy]

1. Pathology. a skin disease, especially of the scalp, characterized by dry yellow encrustations that have an unpleasant odor, usually caused by the fungus Trichophyton schoenleinii.
2. a hexagonal paving tile or stone.

favus

/ ˈfeɪvəs /

noun

1. an infectious fungal skin disease of man and some domestic animals, characterized by formation of a honeycomb-like mass of roundish dry cup-shaped crusts

Word History and Origins

Origin of favus¹

1705–10; < New Latin, special use of Latin favus honeycomb

Word History and Origins

Origin of favus¹

C19: from New Latin, from Latin: honeycomb

Example Sentences

Favus, tinea versicolor, and the various forms of ring-worm are caused by members of the fungus group.

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Tinea Favosa, or favus, is a contagious and a very stubborn disease of the skin, caused by the fungus Achorion Schoenleinii.

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What are the symptoms of favus when seated upon the general surface?

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Favus also attacks the rabbit, and the typical spots are first noted around the base of the ear.

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The mouse is also attacked by favus, and the rat is often infected with Trypanosoma Lewisi.

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