dermatophytosis

noun Pathology.

1. any fungus parasitic on the skin and causing a skin disease, as ringworm.

noun

1. a fungal infection of the skin, esp the feetSee athlete’s foot

noun

1. any parasitic fungus that affects the skin

n.

1. An infection of the skin, hair, or nails caused by a dermatophyte and characterized by redness of the skin, small papular vesicles, fissures, and scaling.

n.

1. Any of various fungi causing parasitic infections of the skin, hair, or nails.