dermatophyte
/dɜːrˈmætəˌfaɪt/
noun
- A type of fungus that infects the skin, hair, or nails, causing conditions like ringworm and athlete's foot.
- The doctor identified a dermatophyte as the cause of the patient's itchy, scaly patch on his arm.
- Dermatophytes thrive in warm, moist places like locker room floors and swimming pools.
- Antifungal creams are effective at killing dermatophytes and clearing up skin infections.
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