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Meaning of tinea in English:

tinea

Pronunciation /ˈtɪnɪə/

noun

technical term for ringworm
‘Tinea corporis refers to tinea anywhere on the body except the scalp, beard, feet, or hands.’
  • ‘It's not a fun topic, but your feet can suffer from a variety of fungal infections that are a form of tinea, or ringworm.’
  • ‘The treatment consisted of broad-spectrum antibiotics, pain medication, and, of course, antifungal cream for the tinea.’
  • ‘Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal disease like tinea that is totally preventable and treatable with persistent home care.’
  • ‘The medical name for ringworm of the scalp is tinea capitis; ringworm of the body is called tinea corporis; and ringworm of the nails is called tinea unguium.’

Origin

Late Middle English from Latin, ‘worm’.