athlete's foot
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.
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.
- Medical Context: In formal or medical writing, the condition may be referred to by its technical name, tinea pedis, which is a synonym for .
- Tinea pedis (n): The formal medical term for athlete's foot.
- Ringworm of the foot (n): Another descriptive name for the same fungal infection.
- Tinea pedis
- Fungal foot infection
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.
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fungal infection of the feet
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