ringworm
noun
ring·worm
ˈriŋ-ˌwərm 
: any of several contagious fungal diseases of the skin, hair, or nails of humans and domestic animals that are characterized by ring-shaped discolored skin patches covered with vesicles and scales
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After Milla’s funeral, Belle seems to get ringworm from picking up Milla’s cat.
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Staff is treating the cub for yeast and ringworm infections on his skin and infections deep in both ears, officials said in a Dec. 30 news release.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
Thankfully, Janine and Gregory’s romance hasn’t overtaken the show: The other teachers have way more pressing things to worry about, including a ringworm outbreak that spreads faster than any gossip.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
There are various causes of dandruff, including seborrheic dermatitis, skin conditions like scalp psoriasis or scalp ringworm, and irritation from hair care products or environmental triggers.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Staff is treating the cub for yeast and ringworm infections on his skin and infections deep in both ears, officials said in a Dec. 30 news release.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
Thankfully, Janine and Gregory’s romance hasn’t overtaken the show: The other teachers have way more pressing things to worry about, including a ringworm outbreak that spreads faster than any gossip.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
There are various causes of dandruff, including seborrheic dermatitis, skin conditions like scalp psoriasis or scalp ringworm, and irritation from hair care products or environmental triggers.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Ringworm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ringworm. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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ringworm
noun
ring·worm
ˈriŋ-ˌwərm
: a contagious skin disease caused by fungi and marked by ring-shaped discolored patches
Medical Definition
ringworm
noun
ring·worm
ˈriŋ-ˌwərm
: any of several contagious diseases of the skin, hair, or nails of humans and domestic animals caused by fungi (as of the genus Trichophyton) and characterized by ring-shaped discolored patches on the skin that are covered with vesicles and scales
called also tinea
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