Tinea
Translation of "tinea" into Russian
tinea
NounUK
/ˈtɪn.i.ə/
US
/ˈtɪn.i.ə/
tinea
tineas pl
Tinea is a common fungal infection of the skin.
Трихофития - это распространенная грибковая инфекция кожи.
The doctor diagnosed him with tinea, commonly known as ringworm.
Врач поставил ему диагноз лишай, известный как стригущий лишай.
Definitions
tinea
NounUK
/ˈtɪn.i.ə/
US
/ˈtɪn.i.ə/
Any of various superficial fungal infections of the skin caused by dermatophytes, commonly referred to collectively as ringworm and classified by the body part affected (e.g., tinea pedis, tinea corporis).
Tinea pedis, or athlete's foot, is one of the most common forms of tinea worldwide.
Tinea
Proper nounA genus of small moths (family Tineidae) whose larvae feed on fabrics, feathers, and other animal materials, often causing damage to stored textiles.
Tinea pellionella is one of the best-known species in the genus Tinea because its larvae damage woollen clothing.