Ringworm: meaning, definitions and examples

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ringworm

 

[ หˆrษชล‹wษœหrm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tinea

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเค‚เค เคฟเคค เคคเฅเคตเคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ringwurm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kurap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะธะณัƒั‡ะธะน ะปะธัˆะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grzybica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™ฝ็™ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท teigne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tiรฑa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurdeลŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฑ์„ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุนูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ liลกejnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ liลกaj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ringworm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ringormur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะฟั‹ั€ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ringworm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,038, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.