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athlete's foot

noun

Pathology.
  1. a contagious disease, caused by a fungus that thrives on moist surfaces; ringworm of the feet.


athlete's foot

noun

  1. a fungal infection of the skin of the foot, esp between the toes and on the soles Technical nametinea pedis
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Origin of athlete's foot1

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
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In three hours, we treat as many patients as we can for three of the most common conditions among people experiencing homelessness: athlete’s foot, nail fungus and venous stasis — a condition where blood cannot make its way back to the heart.

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Co-host Maya Jama then joked that Kemp had athlete's foot, which would have been a decent joke if they'd been drinking from his shoe.

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A take-off zone could be trialled in place of the event's traditional wooden board, where a no-jump is called if the athlete's foot crosses the line.

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A "take-off zone" will be used instead of the traditional wooden board, where a no-jump is called if the athlete's foot crosses the line.

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Some use avocado to relieve symptoms of psoriasis, eczema, and athlete’s foot, although more scientific research needs to be done to fully support those claims.

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