tinea corporis
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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
- fungal infection of nonhairy parts of the skin