Synonyms for ringworm
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A contagious fungal infection of the skin, characterized by ring-shaped discolored patches, covered by vesicles or scales.
In superficial mycoses infection is localised to the skin, the hair, and the nails. An example is ringworm or tinea, an infection of the skin by a dermatophyte.
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Forms
- Plural
- ringworms → tineae, tetters, dermatophytoses…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ringworm | steady | |
| tinea | rising | |
| tetter | falling | |
| dermatophytosis | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- tinea
- 6 letters
- tetter
- 15 letters
- dermatophytosis