: occurring on the surface of the hair shaft
ectothrix fungi
also
: characterized by the presence of hyphae or arthroconidia on the surface of the hair shaft
ectothrix tinea capitis
compare endothrix
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“Ectothrix.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ectothrix. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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