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intertrigo
intertrigo definition - medical
in·ter·tri·go (ĭnˌtər-trīˈgōˌ)
noun Dermatitis occurring between folds or juxtaposed surfaces of the skin and caused by sweat retention, moisture, warmth, and the overgrowth of resident microorganisms.
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