favus

Meaning

1. A severe, chronic infection of ringworm.
2. A tile or flagstone cut into a hexagonal shape to produce a honeycomb pattern.

Synonyms

lump

scabies

dermatophytosis

dermatomycoses

mycotic dermatitis

tinea disease

tinea favosa

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfeɪvəs/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin favus (“honeycomb”).