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ringworm

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪŋwəːm/

Definition of ringworm

noun

[mass noun]
  • a contagious itching skin disease occurring in small circular patches, caused by any of a number of fungi and affecting chiefly the scalp or the feet. The commonest form is athlete’s foot. Also called tinea.

ringworm in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of ringworm in the US English dictionary