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A genus of fungus of the family Moniliaceae
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trichophyton
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Trichophyton is a genus of fungi , which includes the parasitic varieties that cause tinea , including athlete's foot , ringworm , jock itch , and similar infections of the nail, beard, skin and scalp. Trichophyton fungi are molds characterized by the development ...
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n. Any member of the fungus genus ''Trichophyton''.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
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Ringworm \Ring"worm"\, n. (Med.) A contagious affection of the skin due to the presence of a vegetable parasite, and forming ring-shaped discolored patches covered with vesicles or powdery scales. It occurs either on the body, the face, or the scalp. Different ...