About The Word Favus
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Favus
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What's The Definition Of Favus?
[n] a contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East
Synonyms | Synonyms for Favus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Favus: See Also | fungal infection | mycosis Favus In Webster's Dictionary \Fa"vus\, n. [L., honeycomb.]
1. (Med.) A disease of the scalp, produced by a vegetable
parasite.
2. A tile or flagstone cut into an hexagonal shape to produce
a honeycomb pattern, as in a pavement; -- called also
{favas} and {sectila}. --Mollett.
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