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microsporum

/ˌmaɪ.krəʊˈspɔː.rəm/

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noun

/ˌmaɪ.krəʊˈspɔː.rəm/C2formalmedical
  • ruРод грибов семейства Moniliaceae, известный как возбудитель стригущего лишая и других дерматофитных инфекций.

A genus of fungi in the family Moniliaceae, known to be a causative agent of ringworm and other dermatophyte infections.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Fungal genusC1formalmedical

    A genus of fungi in the family Moniliaceae that is a common cause of ringworm and other dermatophyte infections in humans and animals.

    ruРод грибов

    • Microsporum canis is a frequent cause of ringworm in cats and dogs.
    • The dermatologist identified the infection as being caused by Microsporum gypseum.
    • Treatment for Microsporum infections typically involves antifungal creams.
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  • microspora plural form
  • microspora's possessive plural form
  • microsporum's possessive singular form