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kerion

ke·rion

uncommon

noun

1.

ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that usually results in a swelling that is covered with pustules and oozes fluid

Origin

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

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