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ringworm

/ˈrɪŋ.wɜːm/

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noun

/ˈrɪŋ.wɜːm/B2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее грибковую инфекцию кожи или ногтей, которая обычно проявляется в виде зудящих круглых пятен.

A noun referring to a fungal infection of the skin or nails that typically appears as itchy, circular patches.

uncountable

  1. Fungal skin infectionB2formalmedical

    A common fungal infection of the skin or nails that appears as a red, itchy, circular rash.

    ruСтригущий лишай

    • The doctor prescribed a cream to treat the ringworm on his arm.
    • Ringworm is highly contagious and can spread through direct contact.
    • She noticed a circular, itchy patch on her skin that was diagnosed as ringworm.

    Synonymsdermatophytosistinea

Forms
  • ringworms plural form
  • ringworms' possessive plural form
  • ringworm's possessive singular form