ˌtinēəˌtänˈsu̇rənz, -ˌranz noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Medieval Latin tinea + New Latin tonsurans (specific epithet of the parasitic fungus Trichophyton tonsurans ), present participle of tonsurare to shear, clip, from Medieval Latin, from Latin tonsura act of shearing, tonsure — more at tonsure
: tinea capitis involving any portion of the hairy parts of domestic animals