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favus

/fey-vuhs/US // ˈfeɪ vəs //UK // (ˈfeɪvəs) //

宠爱,宠儿,喜爱,宠辱不惊

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural fa·vus·es for 1, fa·vi [fey-vahy] /ˈfeɪ vaɪ/ for 2.

    • : Pathology. a skin disease, especially of the scalp, characterized by dry yellow encrustations that have an unpleasant odor, usually caused by the fungus Trichophyton schoenleinii.
    • : a hexagonal paving tile or stone.

Examples

  • Favus, tinea versicolor, and the various forms of ring-worm are caused by members of the fungus group.

  • Tinea Favosa, or favus, is a contagious and a very stubborn disease of the skin, caused by the fungus Achorion Schoenleinii.

  • What are the symptoms of favus when seated upon the general surface?

  • Favus also attacks the rabbit, and the typical spots are first noted around the base of the ear.

  • The mouse is also attacked by favus, and the rat is often infected with Trypanosoma Lewisi.