dermatomycosis
Definition
- Noun:
- A fungal infection of the skin: A medical condition caused by fungi, typically affecting areas of the skin that are often moist and covered by clothing.
Usage
- The term is used in medical and clinical contexts to describe specific skin infections caused by fungi, such as ringworm or athlete's foot.
- It is a formal, technical term.
Examples
- Noun:
- The patient was diagnosed with dermatomycosis on his feet.
- Dermatomycosis is often treated with topical antifungal creams.
Advanced Usage
- "Superficial dermatomycosis": Refers to fungal infections that affect only the outermost layers of the skin, hair, or nails.
- Tinea versicolor is a common example of a superficial dermatomycosis.
Variants and Related Words
- Dermatophytosis (n): A more specific term for a type of dermatomycosis caused by fungi known as dermatophytes, which infect keratinized tissues like skin, hair, and nails.
- Athlete's foot is a form of dermatophytosis.
Synonyms
- Tinea: A clinical term for various types of fungal skin infections (e.g., tinea pedis, tinea corporis).
- Ringworm: A common name for certain fungal skin infections, characterized by a ring-shaped rash.
Noun
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fungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing)
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