tinea

[ tin-ee-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. any of several skin diseases caused by fungi; ringworm.

tinea

/ ˈtɪnɪə /

noun

1. any fungal skin disease, esp ringworm

tinea

/ tĭn′ē-ə /

1. See ringworm

Derived Forms

• ˈtineal, adjective

Other Words From

• tine·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tinea¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin; Latin: larva of a moth or beetle that devours books, clothes, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tinea¹

C17: from Latin: worm

Example Sentences

However, the tinea explored in the new reports can look very different from the neat, regular circles seen in most forms of ringworm.

From Science Daily

It can also help control another fungal infection called tinea versicolor that causes discolored skin patches.

From Seattle Times

“You should not go too long without having it looked at,” Schaeffer said, adding that taking proper care of the infection, which is also known as tinea pedis, can bring quick relief.

From Fox News

Appropriately enough, tinea pedis, or athlete’s foot, is the most common fungal infection picked up in gyms, according to Fullem.

From Seattle Times

Doctors call it tinea pedis and it’s a common fungal infection, affecting 15 to 25 percent of people at any one time.

From Washington Post