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athlete's foot
noun
medical : a condition in which the skin between and around the toes cracks and peels
Full Definition of ATHLETE'S FOOT
: ringworm of the feet
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First Known Use of ATHLETE'S FOOT
1928
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ATHLETE'S FOOT Defined for Kids
athlete's foot
noun
Definition of ATHLETE'S FOOT for Kids
: a fungus infection of the foot marked by blisters, itching, and cracks between and under the toes
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athlete's foot
noun ath·lete's foot \ˌath-ˌlēts-\
Medical Definition of ATHLETE'S FOOT
: ringworm of the feet—called also tinea pedis
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