pimelitis

/pɪˈmɛlɪtɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of fungal infection, typically affecting the skin or nails, caused by fungi of the genus Trichophyton or other similar organisms.

“The doctor diagnosed him with pimelitis due to the persistent fungal infection on his scalp.”

Synonyms

  • ringworm
  • tinea

Antonyms

  • clear skin
  • healthy skin