Definition

Noun: A genus of fungi belonging to the family Moniliaceae. Fungi of this genus are pathogenic, causing superficial fungal infections in humans and animals, most notably ringworm (tinea) and favus.

Usage

• The dermatologist identified the infection as being caused by a member of genus Trichophyton.
• Genus Trichophyton includes several species that are common causes of athlete's foot and jock itch.
• Laboratory culture is often required to differentiate between species within genus Trichophyton.

Advanced Usage

• In medical mycology, genus Trichophyton is classified as a dermatophyte, a type of fungus that requires keratin for growth and infects the skin, hair, or nails.
• The phrase is primarily used in scientific, medical, and microbiological contexts.

Variants and Related Words

• Trichophyton (n): The common shorthand form of the full taxonomic name "genus ." It is often used interchangeably in context.
  • The most common agent is Trichophyton rubrum.
• Trichophytosis (n): A medical term for an infection caused by a fungus of the genus .
• Dermatophyte (n): The broader category of fungi to which belongs.

Synonyms

• Dermatophyte genus (This is a descriptive synonym highlighting its classification.)
• Ringworm fungus (This is a common-name synonym, though it is less precise as other genera can also cause ringworm.)

Related Terms and Phrases

• Tinea corporis: The medical term for ringworm of the body, often caused by species.
• Tinea capitis: Ringworm of the scalp, frequently caused by species.
• Keratinophilic: An adjective describing organisms that feed on keratin, a characteristic of .

Noun

1. a genus of fungus of the family Moniliaceae; causes ringworm and favus