tinea pedis
Definition
- Noun:
- A fungal infection of the feet: "Tinea pedis" is the medical term for a common fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet, particularly between the toes. It is characterized by itching, scaling, redness, and sometimes blistering.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Athletes often suffer from tinea pedis due to the moist environment in their shoes.
- The doctor diagnosed the persistent itch and peeling skin as tinea pedis.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical Context: The term is used formally in medical diagnosis and literature.
- The differential diagnosis included contact dermatitis and tinea pedis.
Variants and Related Words
- Athlete's foot: (noun) The common, non-medical term for tinea pedis.
- He bought an over-the-counter spray for athlete's foot.
Synonyms
- Athlete's foot: The colloquial synonym for tinea pedis.
Notes on Meaning
- "Tinea pedis" refers specifically to the infection on the feet. Other "tinea" infections affect different body parts (e.g., tinea corporis on the body, tinea cruris in the groin area).
Noun
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fungal infection of the feet
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