ectothrix

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noun

ec·​to·​thrix ˈek-tə-ˌthriks 

: an ectothrix fungus of the genus Microsporum or Trichophyton

ectothrix

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adjective

: occurring on the surface of the hair shaft

ectothrix fungi

also : characterized by the presence of hyphae or arthroconidia on the surface of the hair shaft

ectothrix tinea capitis

compare endothrix