tinea

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1)  A fungal infection of the skin, known generally as ringworm.

Synonyms

 * dermatophytosis

Related terms

 * caused by dermatophytes
 * tinea barbae (barber’s itch) – fungal infestation of facial hair
 * tinea capitis (scalp ringworm) – fungal infection of the scalp and hair
 * tinea corporis – fungal infection of the arms, legs, and trunk
 * tinea cruris (jock itch) – fungal infection of the groin
 * tinea faciei (face fungus) – fungal infection of the face
 * tinea manuum – fungal infection of the hands and palms
 * tinea pedis (athlete's foot) – fungal infection of the feet
 * tinea unguium – fungal infection of the fingernails, toenails, and the nail bed
 * of other causes
 * tinea nigra –
 * tinea versicolor –

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1) a destructive insect larva that attacks household items such as books or clothing; larva, maggot, caterpillar