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Favus

Favus Meaning & Definition
Favus Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Favus?

[n] a contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East

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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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