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How to pronounce ringworm in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms roundworm, tinea
Type of fungal infection, mycosis
Has types dhobi itch, eczema marginatum, jock itch, kerion, tinea barbae, tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea pedis, athlete's foot, tinea unguium, barber's itch

Examples of ringworm

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I remember an interview with a fellow who described for me his ringworm problem.
From the charlotteobserver.com
A bell went off in my head and I decided to test Miss Kitty's hair for ringworm.
From the scienceblogs.com
Ringworm is actually a fungus and not a worm and is typically a skin condition.
From the bostonherald.com
I am thinking of having some ticks though, or maybe ringworm would be more fun.
From the news.uk.msn.com
Ringworm is an infection on the surface of the skin that is caused by a fungus.
From the cnn.com
If you think you have been exposed to ringworm, wash your clothes in hot water.
From the orlandosentinel.com
You're a teenage girl, and you have f-ing cauliflower ear, and you have ringworm.
From the keepingscore.blogs.time.com
Not likely, unless it becomes known that living in a house gives you ringworm.
From the guardian.co.uk
Some lesions may not appear typical of ringworm so other tests may be needed.
From the cnn.com
More examples
  • Tinea: infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
  • Dermatophytosis or ringworm is a clinical condition caused by fungal infection of the skin in humans, pets such as cats, and domesticated animals such as sheep and cattle. ...
  • Ringworm is a hardcore punk. band formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1991. The name "Ringworm" was derived from a Vincent Price movie . The band has toured extensively in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe and has released their last three albums on Victory Records. ...
  • A contagious fungal affliction of the skin, characterised by ring-shaped discoloured patches, covered by vesicles or scales
  • (Ringworms) Spectators who block your view and gather around the ring sides at BC workouts.
  • A common fungus disease affecting the skin
  • Superficial mycoses caused by keratinophilic Hyphomycetes; see DERMATOPHYTES, TINEA.
  • Skin disease caused by a fungus
  • Is a fungal infection showing as itchy, red, scaly, slightly raised, expanding rings on the trunk, face or groin area.