Dermatophyte

Origin

- + phyte + -

Full definition of dermatophyte

Noun

1. A parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).

Derived terms

• dermatophytic

Related terms

• dermophyte

Hyponyms

• athlete’s foot, tinea pedis
• beard ringworm, tinea barbae
• body ringworm, tinea corporis
• jock itch, tinea cruris
• nail ringworm, tinea unguium
• scalp ringworm, tinea capitis