athlete's foot; beriberi; weak feet (TCM)
Meanings
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athlete's foot; tinea pedis
informalA common fungal infection of the foot, often causing itching and peeling.
Wearing non-breathable shoes in summer makes it easy to get athlete's foot.
He has athlete's foot and it's always itchy.
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The doctor prescribed an ointment to treat athlete's foot.
noun
beriberi; thiamine (vitamin B₁) deficiency
technicalA nutritional disorder, symptoms include fatigue, muscle pain, swelling, and heart failure. A serious medical condition.
In the past, many people in poor areas suffered from beriberi due to malnutrition.
This type of beriberi can cause edema in the lower limbs and heart failure.
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Eating more whole grains can prevent beriberi.
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weakness of the feet (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
technicalA syndrome in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) where the feet feel weak and powerless, often due to internal imbalances.
The old gentleman has weak legs and feet, and the doctor said it's 'weakness of the feet' (TCM).
Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that weakness of the feet may be related to deficiency of the spleen and kidneys.