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immersion foot

/ɪˈmɜːrʒən fʊt/

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/ɪˈmɜːrʒən fʊt/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, вызванное длительным воздействием влаги и холода на ноги, приводящее к повреждению тканей, онемению и боли. Также известно как траншейная стопа.

A medical condition caused by prolonged exposure of the feet to wet and cold conditions, leading to tissue damage, numbness, and pain. Also known as trench foot.

  1. Medical conditionC1formal

    A condition caused by prolonged exposure of the feet to cold and wet conditions, leading to tissue damage.

    ruМедицинское состояние

    • Soldiers in trench warfare often suffered from immersion foot.
    • Hikers should change wet socks to prevent immersion foot.
    • The doctor treated the patient for immersion foot after the flood.