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kerion

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Definition of kerion word

  • noun kerion (medicine) A response condition to a fungal ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard accompanied by secondary bacterial infection, usually presenting itself as raised, spongy lesions. 1

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Parts of speech for Kerion

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kerion popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

kerion usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with kerion

  • what is a kerion?
  • how to treat kerion?
  • what is kerion?

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