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Answer for the clue "Fungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing) ", 15 letters:
dermatophytosis

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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context medicine English) A fungal infection of the skin caused by a dermatophyte.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. fungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing) [syn: dermatomycosis ]

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Dermatophytosis is a condition caused by fungal infection of the skin in humans , and other animals. The fungi that cause parasitic infection , collectively dermatophytes , feed on keratin , the material found in the outer layer of skin , hair , and nails ...