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trichophyton

/traɪˈkɒf.ɪ.tɒn/

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noun

/traɪˈkɒf.ɪ.tɒn/C2formalmedical
  • ruРод грибов семейства Moniliaceae, который является причиной кожных инфекций, таких как стригущий лишай и фавус.

A genus of fungus in the family Moniliaceae that is responsible for causing skin infections such as ringworm and favus.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Fungal genusC2formalmedical

    A genus of parasitic fungi in the family Moniliaceae that causes skin infections such as ringworm and favus in humans and animals.

    ruТрихофитон

    • Trichophyton rubrum is the most common cause of athlete's foot.
    • The dermatologist identified the infection as caused by Trichophyton.
    • Treatment for Trichophyton infections usually involves antifungal creams.
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