<chemical> Antigens from the genus trichophyton. Trichophytin has been used in studies of immunological responses to these dermatophytes. ... Chemical name: Trichophytin ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
(trĭ-kof´ĭ-tin) a filtrate from cultures of Trichophyton; used in testing for trichophytosis.
trichophytin An extract prepared from cultures of the fungi of the genus Trichophyton; used as an antigen for skin tests and for the treatment of certain trichophytid infections.