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Meaning of ringworm
ringworm (n)
infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
ringworm (n.)
A contagious affection of the skin due to the presence of a vegetable parasite, and forming ring-shaped discolored patches covered with vesicles or powdery scales. It occurs either on the body, the face, or the scalp. Different varieties are distinguished as Tinea circinata, Tinea tonsurans, etc., but all are caused by the same parasite (a species of Trichophyton).
ringworm Sentence Examples
- The itchy, reddish ringworm rash spread across his arm in a circular pattern.
- The veterinarian diagnosed the cat with ringworm and prescribed an antifungal shampoo.
- Ringworm can be transmitted through direct contact with infected animals or objects.
- The mother disinfected her son's toys after he contracted ringworm from a classmate.
- The antifungal ringworm treatment took several weeks to fully heal.
- Ringworm patches tend to appear on exposed skin such as the hands, face, or arms.
- The doctor recommended a special cream to target the ringworm infection on the patient's neck.
- The athlete's feet medication also helped alleviate the athlete's persistent ringworm.
- Stress and weakened immune systems can contribute to the development of ringworm.
- The pet owners quarantined their infected dog to prevent the spread of ringworm to other animals in the household.
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infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patchesA contagious affection of the skin due to the presence of a vegetable p
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The itchy, reddish ringworm rash spread across his arm in a circular pattern.
The veterinarian diagnosed the cat with ringworm and prescribed an antifungal shampoo.
Ringworm can be transmitted through direct contact with infected animals or objects.
The mother disinfected her son's toys after he contracted ringworm from a classmate.
