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dhobi itch
noun[ U ]
UKinformal(alsodhobie itch)uk /ˌdəʊ.bi ˈɪtʃ/(USjock itch)
a sore, itchy(= uncomfortable in a way that makes you want to rub the skin) condition affecting the groin(= the area at the top of and between the legs), usually caused by a skin infection:
So-called dhobi itch is typically caused by a type of fungal infection that is common in moist areas of the groin, where it creates an itching or burning sensation.
They were suffering from a form of ringworm to which they applied the term "dhobie itch".
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