tinea
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- tineal adjective
Etymology
Origin of tinea
1350–1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin; Latin: larva of a moth or beetle that devours books, clothes, etc.
Example Sentences
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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
It can also help control another fungal infection called tinea versicolor that causes discolored skin patches.
From Seattle Times
“You should not go too long without having it looked at,” Schaeffer said, adding that taking proper care of the infection, which is also known as tinea pedis, can bring quick relief.
From Fox News
Appropriately enough, tinea pedis, or athlete’s foot, is the most common fungal infection picked up in gyms, according to Fullem.
From Seattle Times
Doctors call it tinea pedis and it’s a common fungal infection, affecting 15 to 25 percent of people at any one time.
From Washington Post
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