trench foot

English - Turkish

Definition of trench foot in English Turkish dictionary

(Askeri) AYAK DONMASI: Soğuk ve rutubet yüzünden ayağın donarak kangrene çevirmesi

(Askeri) ayak donması

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trenchfoot

ayak kangreni

English - English

Definition of trench foot in English English dictionary

A medical condition which can affect the feet when they are constantly cold and wet. Similar to, but not the same as frostbite

resembling frostbite but without freezing; resulting from exposure to cold and wet

A condition of the foot resembling frostbite, caused by prolonged exposure to cold and dampness and often affecting soldiers in trenches

Turkish pronunciation

trenç fût

Synonyms

immersion foot

Pronunciation

/ˈtrenʧ ˈfo͝ot/ /ˈtrɛnʧ ˈfʊt/

Etymology

[ 'trench ] (noun.) 15th century. Middle English trenche track cut through a wood, from Middle French, act of cutting, from trenchier to cut, probably from Vulgar Latin trinicare to cut in three, from Latin trini three each; more at TRINE.