jock itch

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. a fungal infection of the skin in the groin area, occurring most commonly in males, especially in warm climates, characterized by itchy and often scaly lesions; tinea cruris.

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Etymology

Origin of jock itch

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Treatments for jock itch Jock itch, named because it is common in people who sweat a lot, like athletes, is a fungal infection that affects genitals, inner thighs and buttocks.

From The Guardian • Oct. 1, 2015