dermatophyte

(der-ma-to-phyte) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a type of fungus that infects skin hair and nails.

The skin disease was caused by a dermatophyte.

It can make skin itchy and uncomfortable.

skin fungus; ringworm; athlete's foot

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