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dermatophytosis

/ˌdɜːr.mə.tə.faɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌdɜːr.mə.tə.faɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин для грибковой инфекции кожи, особенно поражающей влажные участки, закрытые одеждой.

A medical term for a fungal infection of the skin, particularly affecting moist areas covered by clothing.

uncountable

  1. Fungal skin infectionC1formalmedical

    A common fungal infection affecting the skin, especially in warm, moist areas covered by clothing.

    ruГрибковая инфекция кожи

    • Dermatophytosis often appears as a red, itchy rash on the feet or groin.
    • The doctor prescribed an antifungal cream to treat the dermatophytosis.
    • Keeping the skin dry can help prevent dermatophytosis.

    Synonymsringwormtinea

Forms
  • dermatophytoses plural form
  • dermatophytoses' possessive plural form
  • dermatophytosis's possessive singular form