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Definition of Ringworm (tinea)
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Ringworm (tinea): Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin previously thought to be due to a parasite (worm). The medical term for ringworm is tinea. The skin infections are sometimes characterized by round lesions in the upper layers of the skin. Fungi that cause ringworm are known as dermatophytes.
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