Ringworm: meaning, definitions and examples
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ringworm
[ หrษชลwษหrm ]
fungal infection
Ringworm is a common fungal infection that affects the skin, scalp, or nails. It is characterized by round, red patches with a clear center and can be quite itchy. Though it has a name that suggests it is a worm, ringworm is caused by a group of fungi known as dermatophytes.
Synonyms
dermatophyte infection, tinea
Examples of usage
- She was diagnosed with ringworm on her scalp.
- The doctor prescribed antifungal cream for the ringworm infection.
- Ringworm can spread through direct contact with an infected person or animal.
- It's important to keep the affected area clean and dry to prevent ringworm from worsening.
Translations
Translations of the word "ringworm" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tinea
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเค เคฟเคค เคคเฅเคตเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Ringwurm
๐ฎ๐ฉ kurap
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธะณััะธะน ะปะธัะฐะน
๐ต๐ฑ grzybica
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฝ็ฌ
๐ซ๐ท teigne
๐ช๐ธ tiรฑa
๐น๐ท kurdeลen
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐฑ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุนูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ liลกejnรญk
๐ธ๐ฐ liลกaj
๐จ๐ณ ็ฃ
๐ธ๐ฎ ringworm
๐ฎ๐ธ ringormur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะฟััะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ringworm
๐ฒ๐ฝ tiรฑa
Etymology
The term 'ringworm' dates back to the Middle Ages, stemming from the Old English word 'wyrm', meaning 'serpent' or 'dragon'. The name reflects the shape of the rash which appears on the skin, resembling a ring. In earlier times, these types of skin infections were often attributed to worms or other creeping creatures in folk medicine. The actual cause of ringworm was misunderstood until the late 19th century, when dermatophytes, fungi responsible for the infection, were identified. Scientific advancement in mycology has made it clear that what we refer to as ringworm is not caused by worms at all, but rather by various fungal species that thrive on keratin found in hair, skin, and nails.