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• A genus of fungus of the family Moniliaceae

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. Any member of the fungus genus ''Trichophyton''.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
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 ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
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 ...