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

| ath·lete's foot (āth'lēts) n. A contagious fungal skin infection caused by a species of Trichophyton or Epidermophyton that usually affects the feet, especially the skin between the toes, and is characterized by itching, blisters, cracking, and scaling; ringworm of the foot. Also called tinea pedis. |
athlete's foot ath·lete's foot (āth'lēts)
n.
A contagious fungal skin infection caused by a species of Trichophyton or Epidermophyton that usually affects the feet, especially the skin between the toes, and is characterized by itching, blisters, cracking, and scaling. Also called tinea pedis.