Definition

Noun A fungal infection of the skin, specifically affecting the non-hairy (glabrous) parts of the body. It is characterized by circular, red, scaly, and often itchy patches.

Usage

Tinea corporis is the medical term for a common skin condition often called "ringworm." It is used in clinical and formal contexts. - The doctor diagnosed the patient with tinea corporis after examining the circular rash on his arm. - Tinea corporis is typically treated with topical antifungal creams.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in differential diagnoses to distinguish this condition from other skin disorders like eczema or psoriasis.
• In medical literature, the causative agents of tinea corporis are frequently identified, such as or fungi.

Variants and Related Words

• Ringworm: The common, non-medical term for tinea corporis and other similar fungal infections (e.g., tinea pedis, tinea capitis).
• Dermatophytosis: A broader medical term for fungal skin infections caused by dermatophytes, which includes tinea corporis.
• Tinea: A general prefix for fungal skin infections, specifying the body part affected (e.g., for the groin, for the foot).

Synonyms

• Ringworm (of the body)

Related Phrases/Idioms

Not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. It is a specific medical term.

Noun

1. fungal infection of nonhairy parts of the skin