Tinea
noun
A fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails caused by dermatophytes.
Tinea is commonly known as athlete's foot when it affects the feet.
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tinea pedis,tinea capitis,tinea corporis
noun
A fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails caused by dermatophytes.
Tinea is commonly known as athlete's foot when it affects the feet.
Usage tips
Neutral
tinea pedis,tinea capitis,tinea corporis
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Often used in clinical settings to describe fungal infections.
The term tinea is employed when diagnosing skin conditions in hospitals.
Pro Tip 2/3Fungal Infection
Associated with a specific type of infection caused by fungi.
Tinea is recognized when referring to infections caused by dermatophytes.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Conditions
There are different forms of tinea that affect various parts of the body.
Understanding the specific body part affected is key to using the term properly.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Often used in clinical settings to describe fungal infections.
The term tinea is employed when diagnosing skin conditions in hospitals.
Pro Tip 2/3Fungal Infection
Associated with a specific type of infection caused by fungi.
Tinea is recognized when referring to infections caused by dermatophytes.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Conditions
There are different forms of tinea that affect various parts of the body.
Understanding the specific body part affected is key to using the term properly.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Often used in clinical settings to describe fungal infections.
The term tinea is employed when diagnosing skin conditions in hospitals.
Pro Tip 2/3Fungal Infection
Associated with a specific type of infection caused by fungi.
Tinea is recognized when referring to infections caused by dermatophytes.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Conditions
There are different forms of tinea that affect various parts of the body.
Understanding the specific body part affected is key to using the term properly.
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