immersion foot

immersion foot
an abnormal condition of the foot caused by prolonged exposure to water, characterized by pathological changes in the skin, blood vessels, nerves, and muscles.
[1940-45]

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, also called  Trench Foot, 

      a painful disorder of the foot involving damage to the skin, nerves, and muscle that is caused by prolonged exposure to cold dampness or by prolonged immersion in cold water. See frostbite.

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  • immersion foot — noun A medical condition which can affect the feet when they are constantly cold and wet. Similar to, but not the same as frostbite. Syn: trench foot …   Wiktionary

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  • trench foot — immersion foot blackening of the toes and the skin of the foot due to death of the superficial tissues and caused by prolonged immersion in cold water or exposure to damp and cold …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • trench foot — noun resembling frostbite but without freezing; resulting from exposure to cold and wet • Syn: ↑immersion foot • Hypernyms: ↑frostbite, ↑cryopathy * * * noun Etymology: so called from its prevalence among soldiers serving in the trenches during… …   Useful english dictionary

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