How to Pronounce Kerion
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Kerion Pronunciation
KEER-ee-on
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
KEER
stress here
ee
on
3 syllables
What is Kerion?
A severe, inflammatory form of tinea capitis in which a painful, boggy, swollen, pus-discharging plaque forms on the scalp as an immune reaction to a fungal infection (usually from animal ringworm). Permanent alopecia can result if treatment is delayed.
Questions About Kerion
How do you pronounce kerion?
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Kerion is pronounced "KEER-ee-on." The first syllable rhymes with "beer," the second syllable sounds like "ee," and the third syllable sounds like "on." Put them together smoothly: KEER-ee-on.
Which syllable in kerion gets the stress?
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The first syllable—KEER—gets the stress, so you say it a bit louder and longer than the other syllables. A common mistake is stressing the second syllable (keer-EE-on), but that's incorrect.
How do you break kerion into syllables?
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Kerion breaks into three syllables: ker-i-on. You can also write it as KEER-ee-on using the phonetic spelling to help you sound it out.
What does kerion mean in plain English?
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Kerion is a medical term for a severe, swollen, and inflamed patch that forms on the scalp during a fungal infection. Think of it as the scalp's extreme reaction to a fungal problem, rather than a simple surface infection.
Where does the word kerion come from?
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Kerion comes from the ancient Greek word "kēríon," which means "honeycomb." Doctors named it this way because the infected area can look bumpy and pitted, similar to the structure of a honeycomb.
What is a common mispronunciation of kerion?
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A common mistake is saying "keer-YON" or stressing the middle syllable as "keer-EE-on." The correct way is to stress the first syllable and say it clearly: KEER-ee-on.
Can you use kerion in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The doctor explained that the painful swelling on the patient's scalp was a kerion, which is the body's strong reaction to a fungal infection." This sentence shows how kerion is used to describe a specific scalp condition.
Is there a short form or abbreviation for kerion?
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Kerion does not have a standard abbreviation. Medical professionals typically use the full word "kerion" when discussing or writing about this condition.