dermatophyte

Meanings

• noun

  A group of fungi that cause superficial infections of the skin and nails in humans and animals.

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Pronunciation

1. /dɚˈmæt.oʊ.faɪt/
   
   
   
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Variants

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dermatophyte , dermatophytes

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Etymology

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From Greek derma, skin, and phyton, plant. These fungi obtain their nutrients from the keratin in skin and nails.

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Trivia

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1. Dermatophytes are the most common cause of fungal infections in humans.

2. Dermatophytes can survive for long periods of time in the environment, such as on clothing or in soil.

3. Treatment for dermatophyte infections usually involves antifungal medication.

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1. Tinea: A type of fungal infection caused by dermatophytes, also known as ringworm.

2. Mycosis: A general term for any fungal infection, including infections caused by dermatophytes.

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Dermatophytes are often referred to as ringworm due to the characteristic ring-shaped rash they produce on the skin. They are common causes of fungal infections and can be transmitted from animals to humans.

How to Memorize "dermatophyte"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ring-shaped rash on the skin caused by a fungus. This is a common visualization for dermatophytes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dermatophyte' with the image of a fungus that causes ringworm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'dermatophytes' are 'derma' (skin) 'phytons' (plants) that cause infections.

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