foot rot
noun
1
: a progressive inflammation of the feet of sheep, goats, or cattle that is associated with bacterial infection
2
: a plant disease marked by rot of the stem near the ground
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Depending on the species and the part of the animals’ bodies that are affected, the disease is sometimes known as rain scald or rain rot, grease heal, and strawberry foot rot.
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Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
Many were anemic and had foot rot, a contagious bacterial disease that can be life-threatening if left untreated in wet environments.
—Hilary Howard, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
Ocean rowers can suffer all kinds of nasty ailments during long periods at sea — from unremitting foot rot and sun blisters to fractured bones and renal failure.
—Gregory Thomas, SFChronicle.com, 15 Sep. 2020
Wet feet are the quickest way to blisters, frostbite, and even foot rot.
—Outdoor Life, 13 May 2020
Creating the organic layers too close to the trunks has encouraged foot rot a disease.
—Tom MacCubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 21 Apr. 2018
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Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
Many were anemic and had foot rot, a contagious bacterial disease that can be life-threatening if left untreated in wet environments.
—Hilary Howard, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
Ocean rowers can suffer all kinds of nasty ailments during long periods at sea — from unremitting foot rot and sun blisters to fractured bones and renal failure.
—Gregory Thomas, SFChronicle.com, 15 Sep. 2020
Wet feet are the quickest way to blisters, frostbite, and even foot rot.
—Outdoor Life, 13 May 2020
Creating the organic layers too close to the trunks has encouraged foot rot a disease.
—Tom MacCubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 21 Apr. 2018
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“Foot rot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foot%20rot. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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