kerion
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Etymology[edit]
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Noun[edit]
kerion (uncountable)
- (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.