ringworm

/ˌrɪŋˈwʌrm/

/ˈrɪŋwəm/

Other forms: ringworms

Definitions of ringworm

1. noun

   infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
   synonyms: roundworm, tinea

   types:

   dhobi itch

   fungal infection attacking moist parts of the body

   kerion

   ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that usually results in a swelling that is covered with pustules and oozes fluid

   athlete's foot, tinea pedis

   fungal infection of the feet

   barber's itch, tinea barbae

   fungal infection of the face and neck

   tinea capitis

   fungal infection of the scalp characterized by bald patches

   tinea corporis

   fungal infection of nonhairy parts of the skin

   eczema marginatum, jock itch, tinea cruris

   fungal infection of the groin (most common in men)

   tinea unguium

   fungal infection of the nails (especially toenails)

   type of:

   fungal infection, mycosis

   an inflammatory condition caused by a fungus