dermatophyte

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdəːmətə(ʊ)fʌɪt/

noun

  • a pathogenic fungus that grows on skin, mucous membranes, hair, nails, feathers, and other body surfaces, causing ringworm and related diseases.
    • Trichophyton and other genera, subdivision Deuteromycotina

Derivatives

dermatophytic

Pronunciation: /-ˈfɪtɪk/
adjective