favid

English

Etymology 1

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Noun

favid (plural favids)

1. (pathology) An allergic reaction in the skin observed in patients who have favus, which is a type of tinea capitis.

Translations

skin reaction in patients with favus

• French: favid (fr) f

Etymology 2

From Favia.

Adjective

favid (comparative more favid, superlative most favid)

1. Relating to genus Favia, subfamily Faviinae, family Faviidae, or closely related brain corals.

Derived terms

• favid coral

References

• http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/favid

Anagrams

• vifda