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| jock itch n. A fungal infection of the skin of the groin area, occurring more commonly in warm weather and among males and characterized by red ringlike areas, sometimes with small blisters, and severe itching; ringworm of the groin. Also called tinea cruris. |
| tinea cru·ris (krŏŏr'ĭs) n. See jock itch. [New Latin : Medieval Latin tinea, tinea + Latin crūris, genitive of crūs, leg.] |
tinea cruris tinea cru·ris (kr&oobreve;r'ĭs)
n.
A fungal infection of the skin of the groin, occurring especially in males. Also called eczema marginatum, jock itch.