noun
- plural of ringworm; fungal infections of the skin that cause circular, ring-shaped rashes
Usage: medical
Examples
- The veterinarian diagnosed the cat with ringworms on its paws.
- Children in daycare centers are sometimes exposed to ringworms.
- Antifungal creams are commonly used to treat ringworms.
- The doctor explained that ringworms are not actually caused by worms.
- Athletes’ foot and ringworms are both types of fungal skin infections.
- Proper hygiene can help prevent the spread of ringworms.