TINEA VERSICOLOR
\tˈɪni͡ə vˈɜːsɪkˌʌlə], \tˈɪniə vˈɜːsɪkˌʌlə], \t_ˈɪ_n_iə v_ˈɜː_s_ɪ_k_ˌʌ_l_ə]\
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A common chronic, noninflammatory and usually symptomless disorder, characterized by the occurrence of multiple macular patches of all sizes and shapes, and varying in pigmentation from fawn-colored to brown. It is seen most frequently in hot, humid, tropical regions, and is caused by Pityrosporon orbiculare. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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By William R. Warner
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a contagious skin-disease caused by Microsporon furfur.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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Syn.: chromophytosis. An infectious disease of the skin, produced by the Microsporon furfur. It is characterized by the occurrence on the trunk of persistent, brownish, furfuraceous, non-inflammatory patches. [Lat.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
