Kerion

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  • n. 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.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A suppurative inflammation of the hairfollicles of the scalp.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that usually results in a swelling that is covered with pustules and oozes fluid
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    Words that are more generic or abstract
    Tinea    ringworm    roundworm