an abnormal condition of the foot caused by prolonged exposure to water, characterized by pathological changes in the skin, blood vessels, nerves, and muscles.
Main Entry: im·mer·sion foot Pronunciation: i-'m&r-zh&n-, -sh&n Function: noun : a painful condition of the feet marked byinflammation and stabbing pain and followed by discoloration, swelling, ulcers, and numbness due to prolonged exposure to moist cold usually without actual freezing