MALASSEZIA FURFUR
\mˌalɐsˈiːzi͡ə fˈɜːfɜː], \mˌalɐsˈiːziə fˈɜːfɜː], \m_ˌa_l_ɐ_s_ˈiː_z_iə f_ˈɜː_f_ɜː]\
Definitions of MALASSEZIA FURFUR
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A mitosporic fungal genus that causes a variety of skin disorders. Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum orbiculare) causes TINEA (pityriasis) VERSICOLOR.
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A species which causes pityriasis versicolor.
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