Foot, athlete
- A skin infection caused by a fungus called Trichophyton which can thrive and infect the upper layer of the skin when the feet (or other areas of the body) remain moist, warm, and irritated. The fungus can be found on floors and in socks and clothing and can be spread from person to person by contact with these objects. However, without proper growing conditions (a warm, moist environment), the fungus will not infect the skin.
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foot — [foot] n. pl. feet [ME fot < OE, akin to Ger fuss < IE * pōd , var. of base * pēd , foot, to go > Sans pad , Gr pous, L pes] 1. the end part of the leg, on which a person or animal stands or moves 2. a thing like a foot in some way;… … English World dictionary
Athlete's foot — Hong Kong foot redirects here. For unit of length, see Shaku (unit). This article is about a medical condition. For the American retail shoe store, see The Athlete s Foot. Athlete s Foot Classification and external resources Pale, flaky sp … Wikipedia
athlete's foot — noun fungal infection of the feet • Syn: ↑tinea pedis • Hypernyms: ↑tinea, ↑ringworm, ↑roundworm * * * noun [noncount] medical : a condition in which the skin between and around the toes cracks and peels * * * ˌathlete s ˈfoot [ … Useful english dictionary
foot — /foot/, n., pl. feet for 1 4, 8 11, 16, 19, 21; foots for 20; v. n. 1. (in vertebrates) the terminal part of the leg, below the ankle joint, on which the body stands and moves. 2. (in invertebrates) any part similar in position or function. 3.… … Universalium
athlete's foot — n [U] a medical condition in which the skin between your toes cracks … Dictionary of contemporary English
athlete's foot — noun uncount an infection in which the skin between the toes becomes sore, cracked, and ITCHY … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
athlete — early 15c., from L. athleta a wrestler, athlete, combatant in public games, from Gk. athletes prizefighter, contestant in the games, agent noun from athlein to contest for a prize, related to athlos a contest and athlon a prize, of unknown origin … Etymology dictionary
athlete's foot — ► NOUN ▪ a form of ringworm infection affecting the skin between the toes … English terms dictionary
athlete's foot — n. a common fungous infection of the skin of the feet; ringworm of the feet … English World dictionary
Foot fungus — Athlete’s foot causes foot itching, burning, pain, and scaling. It is caused by a fungus and is treated with antifungal medications, many of which are available over the counter. Keeping the feet dry by using cotton socks and breathable… … Medical dictionary
