honeycomb ringworm
now rare
noun
A chronic and severe form of ringworm forming a pattern of yellowish crusts thought to resemble honeycomb; = favus; compare earlier honeycomb scall.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Erasmus Wilson (1809–1884), dermatologist and philanthropist. After scientific Latin tinea favosa or porrigo favosa.
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