dermatophyte

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Pronunciation

/dɚˈmæt.oʊ.faɪt/ (US)

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/dɚˈmæt.oʊ.faɪt/ (US) · /dɚˈmæt.ə.faɪt/ (US)

Definition of dermatophyte

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noun

Any parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).

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noun

Any parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).
Any parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).
Any parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).
Any parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).

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From dermato- (“skin”) + -phyte (“plant”).

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