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(tin-e-a) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a fungal infection of the skin or hair.

Example Sentence

My brother has tinea on his feet.

More Example Sentences

Doctors can treat tinea with antifungal creams.

Synonyms

ringworm; athlete's foot; fungal infection

Antonyms

healthy skin; unaffected skin

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