tinea

noun tin·ea \ˈti-nē-ə\

Definition of TINEA

: any of several fungal infections of the skin; especially : ringworm

— tin·e·al \-nē-əl\ adjective

Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, worm, moth

First Known Use: 14th century

Medical Dictionary

noun tin·ea \ˈtin-ē-ə\

: any of several fungal diseases of the skin; especially : ringworm

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