tinea capitis

n.
An infection of the scalp caused by fungi of the genera Microsporum or Trichophyton, characterized by itchy, scaly patches and sometimes hair loss; ringworm of the scalp.

[New Latin : Medieval Latin tinea, tinea + Latin capitis, genitive of caput, head.]

n

A superficial fungal infection of the scalp seen most common in children.

(kăp'ĭ-tĭs)
n.

A fungal infection of the scalp, characterized by patches of apparent baldness, scaling, black dots, and occasionally erythema and pyoderma.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: fungal infection of the scalp characterized by bald patches

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