A contagious itching skin disease occurring in small circular patches, caused by any of a number of fungi and affecting chiefly the scalp or the feet. The commonest form is athlete's foot
Part of Speech
noun
Semantic Domain
Humans, Social Relations and Organization
Body parts
Senses and perception
Health, well-being and sickness
Example Sentence
However, if left untreated, ringworm may cause permanent scarring