ALL meanings of dermatophyte
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D d - noun dermatophyte any parasitic fungus that affects the skin 3
- noun dermatophyte any plant parasitic on the skin, as the fungus that causes ringworm 3
- noun dermatophyte A pathogenic fungus that grows on skin, mucous membranes, hair, nails, feathers, and other body surfaces, causing ringworm and related diseases. 1
- noun dermatophyte any fungus parasitic on the skin and causing a skin disease, as ringworm. 1
- noun dermatophyte A parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot). 0