Associations to the word «Ringworm»

Wiktionary

RINGWORM, noun. A contagious fungal affliction of the skin, characterised by ring-shaped discoloured patches, covered by vesicles or scales.

Dictionary definition

RINGWORM, noun. Infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches.

Wise words

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