foot rot

noun

Definition of foot rot

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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Recent Examples on the Web 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, "After 86 days at sea, SF rower arrives in Hawaii," 15 Sep. 2020 Wet feet are the quickest way to blisters, frostbite, and even foot rot. — Outdoor Life, "Four boots made to keep your feet dry," 13 May 2020 Creating the organic layers too close to the trunks has encouraged foot rot a disease. — Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Keep corn feeders in check with natural sprays," 21 Apr. 2018

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foot rot

noun

Medical Definition of foot rot

: a progressive inflammation of foot tissues (as between the digits) especially of sheep or cattle specifically : a necrobacillosis marked by sloughing, ulceration, suppuration, and sometimes loss of the hoof