kerion.
A response condition to a fungal ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard accompanied by secondary bacterial infection, usually presenting itself as raised, spongy lesions.
Meaning & usage
A response condition to a fungal ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard accompanied by secondary bacterial infection, usually presenting itself as raised, spongy lesions.
Where this word comes from
From Ancient Greek κηρίον (kēríon, “honeycomb”), from κηρός (kērós, “beeswax”).
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