Microsporum definitions

Microsporum

1) Fungus genus 2) Genus microsporum
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Microsporum is a genus of fungi that causes tinea capitis, tinea corpus, ringworm, and other dermatophytoses (fungal infections of the skin). Microsporum forms both macroconidia (large asexual reproductive structures) and microconidia (smaller asexual reproductive structures) on short conidiophores. Macroconidia are hyaline, multiseptate, variable...
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microsporum

(micro + Gr. sporos seed) a genus of small-spored ectothrix ringworm fungi (dermatophytes) of the Fungi Imperfecti, order Moniliales, family Moniliaceae, which cause various diseases of the skin and hair. As the perfect (sexual) stages are identified, they are classified in the genus Nannizzia. Called also microsporon.
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microsporum

<fungus> A genus of small spored ectothrix ringworm fungi (dermatophytes) of the Fungi Imperfecti, order Moniliales, family Moniliaceae, which cause various diseases of the skin and hair. ... As the perfect (sexual) stages are identified, they are classified in the genus Nannizzia. ... Synonym: microsporon. ... Origin: Gr. Sporos = seed ... (...
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Microsporum

(mi-kros´pә-rәm) a genus of fungi that cause diseases of the skin and hair such as tinea capitis and tinea corporis. Species include M. audoui´nii, M. ca´nis (M. lano´sum), and M. ful´vum (M. gyp´seum).
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Microsporum

Type: Term Pronunciation: mī-kros′pŏ-rŭm, mī-krō-spō′rŭm Definitions: 1. A genus of pathogenic fungi causing dermatophytosis. In appropriate culture media, characteristic macroconidia are seen; microconidia are rare in most species.
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