ectothrix

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noun

ec·​to·​thrix ˈek-tə-ˌthriks How to pronounce ectothrix (audio)
: an ectothrix fungus of the genus Microsporum or Trichophyton

ectothrix

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adjective

: 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 4 Oct. 2024.

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