English word dermatophytic comes from English -ic, English dermatophyte
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ic | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).. Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”. |
| dermatophyte | English (eng) | Any parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).. Arthroderma species. Epidermophyton species. Microsporum species. Trichophyton species. |
| dermatophytic | English (eng) | Being or relating to a dermatophyte. |