NCIt definition : A species of anthropophilic fungi in the phylum Ascomycota that is characterized by
spindle shaped macroconidia, clavate microconidia, and pitted or spiny external walls.
This species is a causative agent of tinea capitis and tinea corporis.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any fungal organism that can be assigned to the species Microsporum audouinii.;