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The general medical term for a fungal infection is "mycosis".

myco-: fungus

-osis: abnormal condition of...

However, for specific examples:

Tinea Pedis- AKA "Athelete's Foot"

Tinea Corporis- AKA "Ringworm"

Tinea Cruris- AKA "Jock Itch"

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