Microsporum (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of fungus of the family Moniliaceae; causes ringworm.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Microsporum is a type of fungus that is commonly found on the skin and hair of humans and animals.
- The veterinarian suspected that the cat's ringworm was caused by the microsporum fungus.
- The doctor prescribed an antifungal medication to treat the microsporum infection on the child's scalp.
- The microsporum fungus can be spread through direct contact with an infected person or animal.
- After a thorough examination, the dermatologist diagnosed the patient with a microsporum infection, also known as ringworm.