1. a fungus that causes infections of the skin, hair, or nails
Usage: medical

Examples

• The dermatophyte caused a persistent ringworm infection on his arm.
• Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of a dermatophyte in the nail sample.
• Athlete’s foot is commonly caused by dermatophytes that thrive in warm, moist environments.
• The doctor prescribed antifungal medication to treat the dermatophyte infection.
• Dermatophytes can spread through direct contact with infected skin or contaminated surfaces.
• The microscopic examination revealed dermatophyte spores in the skin scraping.