"kerion" meaning in English

See kerion in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek κηρίον (kēríon, “honeycomb”), from κηρός (kērós, “beeswax”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|κηρίον||honeycomb}} Ancient Greek κηρίον (kēríon, “honeycomb”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} kerion (uncountable)
  1. (medicine) 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. Tags: uncountable
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