Definition of Dermatophytosis

1. Noun. Fungal infection of the skin (especially of moist parts covered by clothing).

Exact synonyms: Dermatomycosis
Generic synonyms: Fungal Infection, Mycosis

Definition of Dermatophytosis

1. Noun. A fungal infection of the skin caused by a dermatophyte. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Dermatophytosis

1. Any superficial fungal infection caused by a dermatophyte and involving the stratum corneum of the skin, hair and nails. The term broadly comprises onychophytosis and the various form of tinea (ringworm), sometimes being used specifically to designate tinea pedis (athlete's foot). Synonym: epidermomycosis. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dermatophytosis

dermatopathological
dermatopathologist
dermatopathologists
dermatopathology
dermatopathophobia
dermatopathy
dermatophilosis
dermatophobia
dermatophone
dermatophylaxis
dermatophyte
dermatophytes
dermatophytic onychomycosis
dermatophytid
dermatophytids
dermatophytosis (current term)
dermatoplastic
dermatoplasties
dermatoplasty
dermatopolyneuritis
dermatorrhagia
dermatorrhagia parasitica
dermatorrhexis
dermatorrhoea
dermatosclerosis
dermatoscopy
dermatoses
dermatosis
dermatosis medicamentosa
dermatosis papulosa nigra

Literary usage of Dermatophytosis

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Manual of Microbiologic Monitoring of Laboratory Animals edited by Kim Waggie (1994)
"Geographic distribution: Mouse: Classical dermatophytosis of the mouse is caused by T. mentagrophytes. Natural infection results in which crusted lesions ..."

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