athlete's foot

Thân thiện

A person applies cream to treat athlete's foot.

Definition

Noun: A common fungal infection, typically caused by dermatophytes, that affects the skin on the feet, especially between the toes. It is characterized by itching, scaling, redness, and sometimes blistering.

Usage

This noun is used to name the specific medical condition. It is typically used in a general or medical context. * The most common symptom of athlete's foot is intense itching. * Keeping your feet dry can help prevent athlete's foot. * He went to the pharmacy to get a cream for his athlete's foot.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: In formal or medical writing, the condition may be referred to by its technical name, tinea pedis, which is a synonym for .

Variants and Related Words

• Tinea pedis (n): The formal medical term for athlete's foot.
• Ringworm of the foot (n): Another descriptive name for the same fungal infection.

Synonyms

• Tinea pedis
• Fungal foot infection

Notes on Meaning

The term "athlete's foot" originated because the infection is commonly spread in damp communal areas like locker rooms and swimming pools, places frequented by athletes. However, anyone can contract the infection, not just athletes.

Học thuật

Noun

1. fungal infection of the feet

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tinea pedis