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tinea versicolor

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Main Entry: tinea ver·si·col·or
Pronunciation: -'v&r-si-"k&l-&r
Function: noun
: a chronic noninflammatory infection of theskin especially of the trunk that is caused by a lipophilic fungus (Pityrosporum orbiculare syn. Melassezia furfur) and is marked by the formation of irregular macular patches that oftenappear lighter than the surrounding area if the skin is tanned and may appear darker than the surrounding skin if the skin is not tanned or black called also pityriasis versicolor
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tinea versicolor tinea ver·si·col·or (vûr'sĭ-kŭl'ər)
n.
An eruption of tan or brown, branny patches on the skin of the trunk, caused by the fungus Pityrosporum furfur and often appearing white in contrast with hyperpigmented skin after exposure to intense sunlight. Also called pityriasis versicolor.

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