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kerion vs ringworm

ringworm vs kerion

kerion and ringworm both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kerion Yes No No No
ringworm Yes No No No
As nouns, ringworm is a hypernym of kerion; that is, ringworm is a word with a broader meaning than kerion:
  • kerion: ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that usually results in a swelling that is covered with pustules and oozes fluid
  • ringworm: infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
Other hypernyms of kerion include roundworm, tinea.
kerion (noun) ringworm (noun)
ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that usually results in a swelling that is covered with pustules and oozes fluid infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
Difference between kerion and ringworm

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