favus

/ˈfɔːvəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fungal infection of the scalp, also known as ringworm of the scalp, caused by a fungus of the genus Trichophyton.

“The doctor diagnosed her with favus, a recurring scalp infection she’d been experiencing for months.”

Synonyms

  • ringworm
  • scalp infection

Antonyms

  • fungal-free skin
  • healthy scalp