endothrix
noun
en·do·thrix
| \ ˈen-də-ˌthriks
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Medical Definition of endothrix
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an endothrix fungus of the genus Trichophyton (especially T. tonsurans)
endothrix
adjectiveMedical Definition of endothrix (Entry 2 of 2)
: occurring within or penetrating the hair shaft
endothrix dermatophytes
also
: characterized by the presence of hyphae and arthroconidia within the hair shaft
endothrix tinea capitis
— compare ectothrix