intertrigo

/ ˌɪntəˈtraɪɡəʊ /

noun

1. chafing between two moist closely opposed skin surfaces, as under the breasts or at the armpit

Word History and Origins

Origin of intertrigo¹

C18: from inter- + -trigo, from Latin terere to rub

Example Sentences

A: Skin-on-skin friction, such as under the breasts, is called intertrigo.

From Seattle Times

And some women suffer from intertrigo, a yeast infection where the skin underneath the breasts becomes inflamed.

From Salon

The Latin word intertrigo is used for that chafing of the skin of the lower part of the body of an infant which is by no means unusual, and is often very distressing.

From Project Gutenberg

What treatment would you advise in erythema intertrigo?

From Project Gutenberg

Babies are frequently subject to rashes, intertrigo, excoriations, eczema, and other skin affections.

From Project Gutenberg