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tinea

/ˈtɪn.i.ə/

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noun

/ˈtɪn.i.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин для грибковых инфекций, поражающих кожу или ногти, характеризующихся зудом и круглыми пятнами.

A medical term for fungal infections affecting the skin or nails, characterized by itching, circular patches.

uncountable

  1. Fungal skin infectionC1formalmedical

    A common fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails, typically appearing as itchy, circular, red patches.

    ruГрибковая инфекция кожи

    • The doctor diagnosed the patient with tinea on his arm.
    • Tinea can be treated with antifungal creams.
    • He developed tinea after using a public shower.

    Synonymsdermatophytosisringworm

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  • tineas' possessive plural form
  • tinea's possessive singular form