| dermatophytosis | <dermatology> Any superficial fungal infection caused by a dermatophyte and involving the stratum corneum of the skin, hair and nails. The term broadly comprises onychophytosis and the various form of tinea (ringworm), sometimes being used specifically to designate tinea pedis (athlete's foot). Synonym: epidermomycosis. (18 Nov 1997) |
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