favus
[fey-vuh s]
- 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.
- a hexagonal paving tile or stone.
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Origin of favus
1705–10; < New Latin, special use of Latin favus honeycomb
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What are the symptoms of favus when seated upon the general surface?
Essentials of Diseases of the SkinHenry Weightman Stelwagon
Scratching aggravated the condition, so that some places assumed a cup-like appearance, somewhat as favus.
Tinea Favosa, or favus, is a contagious and a very stubborn disease of the skin, caused by the fungus Achorion Schoenleinii.
Essays In Pastoral MedicineAustin Malley
He is on the keen lookout for favus (contagious skin disease), and for signs of disease or deformity.
Aliens or Americans?Howard B. Grose
In the same general manner as favus of the scalp, but the remedies employed should be somewhat weaker.
Essentials of Diseases of the SkinHenry Weightman Stelwagon
favus
- 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
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Word Origin
C19: from New Latin, from Latin: honeycomb
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favus
(fā′vəs)- A severe type of chronic ringworm of the scalp and nails that is caused by various dermatophytes and occurs in humans and certain animals.
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