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folliculitis

/fəˌlɪk.jʊˈlaɪ.tɪs/

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noun

/fəˌlɪk.jʊˈlaɪ.tɪs/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий воспаление одного или нескольких волосяных фолликулов, обычно вызванное бактериальной или грибковой инфекцией.

A medical term referring to the inflammation of one or more hair follicles, often caused by bacterial or fungal infection.

uncountable

  1. Inflammation of hair folliclesC1formalmedical

    A common skin condition where hair follicles become inflamed, often due to infection, irritation, or blockage.

    ruВоспаление волосяных фолликулов

    • The doctor diagnosed his red, itchy bumps as folliculitis.
    • Folliculitis can be caused by bacteria, fungi, or physical irritation.
    • Treatment for mild folliculitis often includes good hygiene and topical creams.
Forms
  • folliculitides plural form
  • folliculitides' possessive plural form
  • folliculitis's possessive singular form