kerion

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κηρίον (kēríon, “honeycomb”), from κηρός (kērós, “beeswax”).

Noun

kerion (uncountable)

1. (medicine) A response condition to a fungal ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard accompanied by secondary bacterial infection, usually presenting itself as raised, spongy lesions.

Anagrams

• Kieron, kernoi, oinker