Athlete's Foot Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Athlete's Foot article.
Antibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticAntifungal: A medication that limits or prevents the growth of yeasts and other fungal org... See the entire definition of AntifungalAntifungal medication: A drug used to treat fungal infections. Athlete's foot: A skin infection caused by a fungus called Trichophyton that thrives withi... See the entire definition of Athlete's footBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin, either due to direct contact with an irritating sub... See the entire definition of DermatitisDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFoot fungus: Athlete's foot causes foot itching, burning, pain, and scaling. It is caused ... See the entire definition of Foot fungusFungal: Pertaining to a fungus. For example, a fungal skin infection. Fungi: Plural of fungus. Fungus: A single-celled or multicellular organism. Fungi can be true pathogens (such as hi... See the entire definition of Fungus
Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationIntertrigo: A superficial skin disorder involving any area of the body where opposing skin... See the entire definition of IntertrigoMicroscope: An optical instrument that augments the power of the eye to see small objects.... See the entire definition of MicroscopeMicroscopic: So small it cannot be seen without the aid of microscope. As opposed to macro... See the entire definition of MicroscopicPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPsoriasis: A reddish, scaly rash often located over the surfaces of the elbows, knees, sca... See the entire definition of PsoriasisRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashSweat: A colorless transparent acidic fluid with a distinctive odor secreted by the small ... See the entire definition of SweatTherapeutic: Relating to therapeutics, the branch of medicine that is concerned specifical... See the entire definition of TherapeuticTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of Topical
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